What is Occult Blood, Stool ?
The Occult Blood Stool Test is a diagnostic test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool. This test is essential in detecting small amounts of blood that are not visible to the naked eye, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. The presence of blood in the stool can be an early sign of various conditions, including colorectal cancer, polyps, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and diverticulosis. The Occult Blood Stool Test is commonly used as a routine screening tool for colorectal cancer, especially in adults over 50 or those with a family history of gastrointestinal diseases. It is also used when patients present with symptoms like unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, anemia, or changes in bowel habits. Early detection of blood in the stool allows for prompt investigation and treatment, reducing the risk of progression to more serious conditions.
Occult Blood, Stool Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Occult Blood, Stool report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
Occult Blood, Stool Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Occult Blood, Stool
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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