C18014Level 6

Fecal Occult Blood Test

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A noninvasive test that detects the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool. This is commonly performed to screen for colon cancer.

**Synonyms:** - FOBT - FOBT - Guaiac Smear Test - Hemoccult - Stool guaiac test - fecal occult blood test - stool test

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