A test that detects the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool. The stool guaiac is the most common form of Fecal Occult Blood test (FOBT) in use today. Brand names include: Hemoccult, Hemoccult SENSA, ColoScreen, ColoScreen-ES, Seracult, and Seracult Plus®.
Alternative Names
Guaiac smear test; Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear; Stool occult blood test - guaiac smear