The guaiac test helps to reveal blood that is visually undetectable.This test is a useful diagnostic tool for which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)

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This test is a useful diagnostic tool for conditions such as colon cancer,upper gastrointestinal ulcers,and localized gastric parasitic infection or intestinal irritation.The amount of bleeding increases with the size of the polyp and the stage of cancer.People with small polyps (less than 1 cm in diameter)bleed scarcely more than those without polyps.

The Guaiac Test Helps to Reveal Blood That Is Visually