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in short can u tell me whats the inference of this test?
for occult blood eh? have to rule out cancer of colon if it`s positive in elder patients
ok
that makes sense
thank you
Interpret it like this:

positive guaiac test = occult intestinal bleeding.
if patient is more than 50 years: think cancer!

if patient is a small kid = meckels diverticulum... (is an option)

:O)

worm infestation is more coomon i think?? for kids with guaiac positive..am i right?
i think its a test for occult blood coming from bleeding proximal to the ligament of treitz...
correct me if i am wrong.....
ok thanks.
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