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Faecal occult blood test


Also known as: FOB

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To screen for bleeding from the gut/intestine, which may be an indicator of bowel cancer

When to Get Tested?

When a patient has a family history of cancer of the intestine and some other organs, when symptoms are suspicious of gut cancer or to help diagnose long-term unexplained anaemia

Sample Required?

One or more stool samples. Usually daily for three days.