Stool For Occult Blood test in Kolkata

1. Vitamin C when taken in amounts greater than 250 mg per day has been shown to induce false negative results; Rectal medications (suppositories) and iron containing medications may also interfere with these tests and should be discontinued two days before and during the test period with the consent of the physician; For at least 2 days before and during the test period all raw meat and red meat should be avoided. Raw broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and turnips may cause false positive results, hence should be avoided.
2. Do not use match box or absorbant material. Patient should avoid meat products, pain killers, iron tablets, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and hard tooth brush for 3 days prior to specimen collection.
3. 5g (3g min.) stool in a leak-proof screw capped container.