The physician suspects that the patient is bleeding from the GI tract although the patient states that no blood is visible in the stool.Which test would be most appropriate initially to detect blood concealed within stool?

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The Hemoccult test is the most appropriate initially to detect blood concealed within stool. It is a widely used screening test for colon cancer and other gastrointestinal disorders. The test detects the presence of blood (even small amounts) in the stool sample. If the results are positive, further diagnostic tests like colonoscopy may be required.

The Physician Suspects That the Patient Is Bleeding from the GI