FOBT

Definition / meaning of 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. Also called fecal occult blood test.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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