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Fecal Occult Blood Test

A Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is a non-invasive screening test used to detect hidden blood in the stool. It can help to identify issues such as anemia, ulcerative colitis, or even colorectal cancer. The test requires a small sample of stool which is then tested for the presence of trace amounts of blood which may…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

A Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is a non-invasive screening test used to detect hidden blood in the stool. It can help to identify issues such as anemia, ulcerative colitis, or even colorectal cancer. The test requires a small sample of stool which is then tested for the presence of trace amounts of blood which may not be visible to the naked eye. The test is simple, fast, and can provide an early indication of health problems. Early detection of these problems through FOBT is important in helping to provide patients with effective treatments, minimizing the potential for further complications.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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