Fecal Occult Test (Noun)
Meaning
A test performed at home in which you collect specimens of your stool that are tested for traces of blood; used to detect colorectal cancers.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor recommended that I take a fecal occult test at home to check for any signs of colorectal cancer.
- A fecal occult test is a simple and non-invasive way to detect blood in the stool, which can be an early indicator of colorectal cancer.
- The fecal occult test kit was mailed to me with instructions on how to collect the stool specimens and send them back to the lab for analysis.
- My insurance company covered the cost of the fecal occult test, which I performed at home and sent back to the lab for testing.
- The results of the fecal occult test were negative, which was a huge relief for me and my family.