How many separate guaiac specimens are collected and analyzed before a determination of positive or negative finding is made?

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Three separate specimens collected on three separate days are typically required for guaiac fecal occult blood tests (gFOBT) to improve the accuracy of detecting possible bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. This approach helps to account for the intermittent nature of bleeding and increases the sensitivity of the test.

How Many Separate Guaiac Specimens Are Collected and Analyzed Before