Thursday, Feb. 6th Office Time Changes
The Rockville Doctors' Office Shady Grove Rd. 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 will open at 10:00 a.m.
The Germantown Doctors' Office 20528 Boland Farm Road, Suite 201, Germantown, MD 20876 will open at 10:00 a.m.
The Olney Doctors' Office 3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 101, Olney, MD 20832 will open at 10:00 a.m.
The Silver Spring Doctors' Office 10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901 will open at 10:00 a.m.
The Rockville - Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center 15001 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850 will open at 9:15 a.m.
The Chevy Chase Friendship Heights Endoscopy Center 5550 Friendship Boulevard, T-100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 will open at 9:15 a.m.
The Rockville - Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland 15005 Shady Grove Rd, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 will open at 9:15 a.m.
The Silver Spring Endoscopy Center 10801 Lockwood Dr, Suite 110, Silver Spring, MD 20901 will open at 9:15 a.m.
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Fecal Occult Blood Test
What to expect with diagnostic tests
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Diagnostic test overview
The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a laboratory test used to detect blood in the stool. Blood in the stool may be the only symptom of a more serious condition, such as colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or gastrointestinal bleeding. An FOBT is often done as part of a routine examination.
What you need to know
Knowing what to expect can help take the stress out of any procedure. For a fecal occult blood test, you will be asked to collect several samples of stool, which will be sent to a laboratory for testing. Your physician will notify you of the results.
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How to prepare?
There is no required preparation for a fecal occult blood test (FOBT), although you may want to empty your bladder to make yourself more comfortable.