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A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a test to detect the presence of blood in the stool (feces).
An FOBT is used mainly as part of the colorectal cancer screening process.
It may also used to detect blood in your stool if you are having abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, or other symptoms.
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Call Your Doctor
After the test, call your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Development of any new symptoms
- Worsening of existing symptoms
In case of emergency, CALL 911.
