How do you use Hemoccult Sensa?

How do you use Hemoccult Sensa?

Open back of slide and apply two drops of Hemoccult SENSA Developer to guaiac paper directly over each smear. Read results within 60 seconds. Any trace of blue on or at the edge of the smear is positive for occult blood. The Performance Monitors areas must be developed on every slide.

How do you prepare for a Hemoccult test?

For about three days before the test, your doctor may ask you to avoid:

1. Certain fruits and vegetables, including broccoli and turnips.
2. Red meat.
3. Vitamin C supplements.
4. Pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)

What special instructions should be given to a patient who is going to collect a fecal sample for occult blood?

Try to collect samples from different parts of the stool during each collection. Keep card away from heat, light, and chemicals. Keep cover of card closed when not in use. Do not collect stool samples while you have bleeding hemorrhoids or blood in your urine.

What is the difference between Hemoccult and Hemoccult Sensa?

Q: What is the difference between Hemoccult and Hemoccult SENSA? A: Hemoccult SENSA is more sensitive. Q: May I test alternate samples (gastric fluid, breast secretions, etc.)

How long do you wait to read the performance monitor on the Hemoccult Gastroccult slide?

After performing each patient test, apply one drop of Gastroccult Developer between the positive and negative Performance Monitor areas. 2. Read results within 10 seconds. The color will remain stable for at least 60 seconds.

What is Hemoccult Sensa developer?

The Hemoccult II SENSA test is a rapid, convenient and qualitative method for detecting fecal occult blood which may be indicative of gastrointestinal disease. It is not a test for colorectal cancer or any other specific disease.

How accurate are hemoccult tests?

The older hemoccult test finds hidden blood in the stool. Its accuracy in detecting cancer varies but can be as high as 70 percent. However, the hemoccult test cannot detect colorectal polyps.

How long does it take to get hemoccult test results?

The flushable reagent pad or tissue test doesn’t take as long as the other two methods because you read and record the results yourself after three bowel movements on consecutive days, then send the results to your healthcare provider. The total time for this method is around six to 10 days, including preparation.

What are the patient preparation needed before performing FOBT?

Getting Ready for Your FOBT Starting 3 days before you begin collecting your stool samples, avoid: Red meat, such as beef, lamb, or liver. Raw fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C, such as fruit juices with vitamin C and vitamin C supplements in doses higher than 250 milligrams (mg) per day.

What is Hemoccult developer?

Is stool guaiac same as Hemoccult?

Modern high- sensitivity forms of the guaiac test (such as Hemoccult Sensa) have much higher cancer and adenoma detection rates* than older tests (Hemoccult II and others). FITs also look for hidden blood in the stool, but these tests are specific for human blood and guaiac tests are not.

Is Gastroccult a screening procedure?

Gastroccult is a rapid screening test designed for detecting the presence of occult blood in gastric aspirate or vomitus. Analysis of gastric content can aid physicians in diagnosing and treating a number of conditions such as gastric acid irregularities, hernatemosis and gastrointestinal secretions.