Stool Occult Blood Test
- Category
- Stool
- Sample
- Fresh stool sample in a sterile container provided by the lab
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Detects small amounts of blood in stool that cannot be seen with the naked eye (occult blood).
Why this test is performed?
Screens for bleeding in the digestive tract due to ulcers, polyps, piles, inflammation or colorectal cancer, and investigates iron-deficiency anaemia.
Who should take this test?
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, blood or mucus in stool, worm infestation.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Collect a fresh stool sample in the sterile container; do not mix with urine or water.
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Frequently asked questions
For older chemical methods, avoid red meat, iron tablets and vitamin C for 3 days before the test. Follow the lab's instructions.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Fresh stool sample in a sterile container provided by the lab.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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