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Stool Occult Blood Test in Kolkata

Avail stool occult blood test in Ahmedabad through MFine. You can book your faecal occult blood test from the reputed lab partners of MFine and get samples collected from your doorstep. Post your stool sample collection, the test reports will be available for download within the next 48 hours. A stool occult blood test is usually recommended for patients who exhibit symptoms like abdominal pain, bloody or very black-coloured stool, also performed to screen bowel cancer before symptoms develop. A person must also seek advice for the test if experiencing any changes in bowel habit, in case of persistent diarrhoea (loose stools) or sudden weight loss.... View more

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How to book a stool occult blood test in Kolkata?

Set Kolkata as location, select Lab Partner, add your address, and book a slot.

A certified lab technician will be assigned for sample collection.

A lab technician will collect your stool sample in the scheduled slot.

Your test reports will be available for download within the next 48–72 hours.

Avail online consultation with a senior doctor to review your reports.

Our senior doctor will share advice and prescription based on your results.

What is the Stool Occult Blood Test used for?

A stool occult blood test is considered positive if blood is detected in the stool sample. The stool test confirms whether you have a healthy gastrointestinal tract or not. If not, then timely medication is necessary. The bleeding can be due to various reasons like:

Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease).
Stomach or intestinal infections.
Stomach ulcers.
Colon (large intestine) ulcers.
Haemorrhoids/Piles (swollen blood vessels near the anal or lower rectum region).
Anal fissures (tears in the muscle lining of the lower intestinal or anal tract).
Diverticular diseases (formation of tiny pockets or sacs in the large intestine).
Cancerous growth (benign or malignant).

What is included in a Stool Occult Blood Test?

The stool occult blood test is conducted by a certified lab technician or a medical expert from a recognised medical laboratory. The Hemospot Test is widely used for screening the blood in the human faecal specimen. The test kit contains Guaiac resin-based paper, a developing solution, and positive control. The stool sample can be applied on the resin-based paper with the applicator stick. The developing solution reacts with the blood cells (if present) in the sample to produce a blue colour, unlike the positive control. The colour change confirms the presence of blood in your faecal sample.

Procedure for a Stool Occult Blood Test

An experienced lab technician from MFine will arrive at your doorstep at a chosen time to collect your stool samples.
For better analysis, it is best to provide samples from at least three different bowel movements. Consult a medical expert on how to collect the stool samples.
The samples will be brought to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
The report will be analysed by the laboratory expert before confirming the results.
Once the test report is ready, it will be available for viewing and downloading on the MFine app within the next 24 to 48 hours.

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How to prepare for a Stool Occult Blood Test?

It is important to remember and follow certain instructions before you undergo the test. The doctor mostly suggests not to eat and drink the following:

Beets
Red meat
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Turnips
Grapefruit
Carrots
Vitamin-C rich foods
High caffeine or alcohol intake, etc., for 48-72 hours before your test to prevent them from affecting your results.
Medications like painkillers, aspirin, blood thinners, corticosteroids, etc.

If you are under any other medications, kindly consult your doctor before the stool blood test is conducted.

Things to consider after a Stool Occult Blood Test is complete

Once your stool test is complete, you need to consult your doctor with the test reports. Please do not self-diagnose.
If your test is detected positive, it means you are likely to bleed from somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
To confirm the cause and sight of bleeding, your doctor may prescribe additional tests like colonoscopy, MRI scans, and/or biopsy before starting the treatment plans.
If you had stopped any medicines before the stool occult blood test, consult your doctor before resuming them.

What types of infection can a Stool Occult Blood Test detect?

A stool occult blood test can detect certain infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Chronic infections can also cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Infectious diarrhea caused by harmful bacteria or parasites can be detected through the immunochemical stool occult blood test.
A positive test result can also be an indication of the early stages of colorectal cancer in humans.
Other reasons can be ulcers, diverticulitis, constipation, piles, and/or polyp growth.

It is best to confirm from an expert doctor before assuming the diagnosis on your own.

How much does a Stool Occult Blood Test cost?*

In India, the Hemospot kit costs roughly around Rs. 700/- to Rs. 850/- from a recognised company on online platforms. The equipment has to be stored and used as per the instructions provided on the kit. If you are unsure of using an at-home kit, you can book an appointment with the MFine app at an accredited lab of your choice. At an approved laboratory, the stool test is priced from Rs. 100/- to Rs. 250/-. The cost will be extra if you are prescribed to undergo a colonoscopy, scans, stool analysis and DNA, and other additional tests.

*Disclaimer: The value varies based on location, time, and your preferred lab partner.

How long does it take to get the results for a Stool Occult Blood Test?

You can expect to get the results for stool occult blood tests within 24 to 48 hours after the sample is collected. However, in certain cases, depending on the location, medical advice, and preferred lab partner, it may take longer.

What do abnormal Stool Occult Blood Test results indicate?

The normal stool occult blood test will indicate the absence of blood traces or any other microscopic evidence of bleeding in the fecal sample. The consistency and the content of the feces are also analysed.
On the contrary, if you are tested positive, it means you are bleeding internally in the digestive tract. Abnormally high levels of hemoglobin, which is more than 2 to 3 milligrams of hemoglobin per gram of stool sample (mg/gm), can indicate serious complications in the gastrointestinal tract.
The abnormal results or false-positive results can also be due to the consumption of certain foods, drinks, or medicines like painkillers. It is strictly recommended not to self-analyse the test reports or self-medicate for the same.
The doctor can also recommend extra tests for confirmation of the diagnosis. Only after the illness is diagnosed will you be prescribed appropriate medicines.

Disclaimer: Please consult with your doctor for interpreting the test reports accurately.

Is the Stool Occult Blood Test a definitive test?

The stool occult blood test can only confirm whether there are microscopic blood traces present in your stool sample. It cannot detect the specific reason for gastrointestinal bleeding. The stool occult blood test is not definitive. To confirm the cause and the location of bleeding, the doctor will recommend further imaging tests like scans or colonoscopy before prescribing any medication.

How to read a Stool Occult Blood Test report?

Negative result

A healthy, normal adult usually shows less than 2 to 3 milligrams of hemoglobin per gram of stool sample (mg/gm). A healthy result of the stool occult blood test would be the absence of blood cells, bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, mucus, or undigested meat products in your stool sample.

Positive result

The abnormal result could indicate underlying gastrointestinal issues in your body. Higher values of haemoglobin, which is more than 2 to 3 mg/gm in the stool sample, are associated with various tumour growth (benign and/or malignant), especially in the large intestine. Additional tests or biopsy has to be performed to confirm the prognosis of cancer. Other causes of bleeding could be chronic microbial infection, ulcers, blood vessel inflammation, and swelling, etc.

If your results are positive, avoid self-diagnosis to prevent confusion and panic. Instead, consult with top doctors from India’s trustworthy hospitals via chat, audio, or video calls on the MFine app. After the online consultation, you can easily follow up with the respective doctor in person within the next five days.

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Why book a Stool Occult Blood Test?

To detect the causes of abdominal pain, discomfort, fever, nausea, low hemoglobin, sudden weight loss, stool colour change, and/or constipation.
To monitor the risk of developing any chronic gastrointestinal diseases or disorders.
To screen for any existing digestive tract problems.
To rule out internal bleeding issues.

You can book a Stool Occult Blood Test on the MFine app and also gain an advantage through online consultations, long-term care plans, and medicine delivery.

Stool Occult Blood Test at home – how does it work?

The stool occult blood test is a routine lab test. A lab technician visits your home and gives you a plastic, sterile container to collect the stool sample. Place something in the toilet to collect the stool, such as a clean plastic food container or plastic sheet. Make sure that stool doesn’t touch the inside of the toilet. Use a clean spoon or spatula that comes with the container to collect the stool till the 1/3rd mark, then screw the lid shut.

Are there any risks involved with a Stool Occult Blood Test?

Like any other medical test, stool occult blood tests come with certain disadvantages. Certain medications, food products, red meat, and drinks can alter the test results. The test can be unreliable in such cases. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the doctor or the lab technician about the food and medicines that you consume before taking the stool occult blood test. There are no apparent health risks involved in taking the test after following the necessary guidelines prescribed by your doctor.

What can affect the results of a Stool Occult Blood Test?

Various factors are involved, which can affect the stool occult blood tests. Ask your doctor about food and medicine consumption before booking an appointment for the test.

Medication like painkillers, anticoagulants, and others can result in false-positive blood tests.
Citrus foods, carrots, cauliflowers, turnips, cucumbers, and red meat may remain undigested if eaten before the occult blood test. The traces of meat blood can also produce a false-positive result.
The result can be false-negative if the cancerous mass remains intact and does not bleed. In such cases, the early-stage cancers might go undetected. Therefore, the test is not always accurate.

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Why book a stool occult blood test?

The faecal occult blood test, also known as a stool occult blood test, is used to look for blood in a stool sample. Blood that cannot be seen with the naked eye and that may be present in normal-coloured faeces is referred to as occult blood. Blood in the stool is normally expelled as a result of intestinal bleeding and does not modify the appearance of the stool in any way. Stool Occult Blood Test is done to look for bleeding in the digestive system, which might indicate colon cancer, asymptomatic ulcerated GI tract lesions, polyps, haemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and Colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease).

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What does a stool occult blood test measure?

A Stool occult blood test detects the presence of blood in the stool which cannot be seen through the naked eye. If the blood is present in the stool (that means if the test comes out to be positive) then it may indicate that bleeding is associated with the patient's gastrointestinal tract.

What Preparation is needed for a stool occult blood test?

Before your stool occult blood test, you must consult your doctor and inform them of any ongoing medication. You must also keep the following points in mind:
A stool sample should be collected in a sterile container.
Avoid any direct contact with the container.
The patient must not eat red meat, or certain fruits and vegetables (beets, broccoli, carrot, mushrooms, radish, etc) for 72 hours before testing.
The use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as vitamin C supplements, should be avoided for one week before testing as it may lead to false results.

What happens to your test sample?

The stool occult blood test sample will be sent to your preferred lab in Kolkata that you chose while booking the test.

What do abnormal results indicate?

A positive report for the stool occult blood test indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract due to any medical or oncological disease. It may also be an indicator of chronic microbial infections. It is also possible that the test result is a false positive due to the consumption of aspirin or other drugs. It is best to consult your doctor if your test results are positive. They might also recommend additional tests to confirm the cause of bleeding if needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avail at-home sample collection in Park Street, Kolkata?

Yes, you can avail at-home sample collection anywhere in Kolkata.

What is the cost of a stool occult blood test in Kolkata?

The range for stool occult blood tests in Kolkata varies from lab to lab, ranging from Rs 160 to Rs 240.

I stay in Bangalore. Can I book a stool occult blood test for my father staying in Kolkata?

Yes, you can book the lab test for your relative staying anywhere in India, from any part of the world using MFine.

How can I reschedule my appointment for the stool occult blood test?

You can reschedule a scheduled appointment for a stool sample through the ‘Rescheduling Appointments’ page on your account. All you need are your login credentials and phone number to access this page.

Is the lab technician coming for stool sample collection vaccinated?

Yes. Our lab technicians are fully vaccinated. Further, they also ensure safety throughout by wearing a mask and using sanitiser and gloves during sample collection

When is stool occult blood test recommended?

A doctor may recommend the stool occult blood test in cases of –

Rectal bleeding
Iron deficiency
Family history of colon cancer or polyp
Chronic or unexplained pain in the abdomen or rectal region

Is a prescription required to book a stool occult blood test?

No, a prescription is not required from a registered doctor to book a fecal occult blood test but if a healthcare provider has doubt and wants to have a routine evaluation, he might provide the person prescription to get tested specially to oncology patients. Though, if a person is taking some specific medications or going through a special or particular kind of treatment then it is advisable to show the prescription so that the doctor has all the necessary information.

Does MFine provide result interpretation along with the reports?

Yes. MFine provides result interpretation along with the reports. Also, you will be able to avail a free doctor consultation after the lab test to understand your reports accurately. Our doctor will also advise and prescribe medicines if required based on the results.

Is the stool occult blood test definitive?

A stool occult blood test only indicates the presence of blood in the stool and is not a definitive test for gastrointestinal cancer or other ailments. It is possible to get false positives due to the consumption of ibuprofen or other drugs. If blood traces are found, your doctor may recommend further tests to confirm its cause.

What other tests are usually recommended along with stool occult blood tests?

Your doctor may advise the following tests:

Colonoscopy (A tube is inserted with a tiny camera to check the entire intestinal route)
CT Colonography (CT Scan of the entire intestine)
Tests that check stool for cancer DNA
Flexible sigmoidoscopy (similar to colonoscopy)
Barium enema (x-rays of the colon after giving enema having barium through the anal region)

What diseases can be detected through the stool occult blood test?

A stool occult blood test may detect the following diseases:

Anal fissures
Ulcers
Crohn’s’ disease
Haemorrhoids
Growth or polyp of colon
Inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
GI cancers

How can I download a stool occult blood test report?

Login to MFine
Go to your profile
Click Attachment and Reports
Click Lab Report and download the same.

Are there any discount offers running on stool occult blood tests in Kolkata?

Usually, you can avail of up to 50% discount on stool occult blood tests through MFine. However, the discount and test price may vary based on lab partner and location.

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