The patient has no visible bleeding, but remains anemic. Her physician is concerned about possible gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following tests might be ordered?

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The guaiac smear test (also called fecal occult blood test) detects small amounts of blood in the stool that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It is a common test used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.

The Patient Has No Visible Bleeding, but Remains Anemic