Fecal Occult Blood Test (FEE-kul O-KULT) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Fecal Occult Blood Test (FEE-kul O-KULT)? FOBT. A test to check for blood in the stool. Small samples of stool are placed on special cards and sent to a doctor or laboratory for testing. Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer.

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