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Stool Blood Test by EZ DETECT
The EZ DETECT Stool Blood Test is the most advanced home test available
to detect hidden blood in the stool, one of the primary early warning
signals of many health problems. EZ DETECT is designed to detect blood
in the stool that can be caused by bleeding ulcers, hemorrhoids, polyps,
colitis, diverticulitis, fissures or cancer of the colon.
Physicians,
hospitals, pharmacies, and even the American Cancer Society utilize
the test. EZ DETECT has no dietary restrictions before or during the
testing period.
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EZ DETECT is a simple, sanitary, fast home test requiring no stool
handling. The user simply drops a test tissue into the toilet bowl,
and if blood is present, a blue-green color will appear within two minutes.
The test detects small quantities (2.0mg hemoglobin/100 ml water) of
occult (hidden) blood in the stool.
The
test kit contains 5 testing pads; a chemical that is used to assure
that the product is functioning properly in your home (note: this chemical
may cause irritation if not handled properly), and clear instructions.
There are enough pads to test 3 consecutive bowel movements. A result
card is also provided to record your results and send to your physician.
This test does not require a Doctor's visit, however, results should
be recorded with your doctor for future reference.
Features of EZ DETECT
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Convenient,
Sanitary - Easy throw-in-the-bowl test. No messy handling of stool.
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Quick,
simple to use - Just drop a test pad in the toilet after a bowel
movement. See the results of the test in just 2 minutes. Repeat the
test with the next two bowel movements.
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Easy-to-read
results - Test area of pad will turn blue/green if blood is detected.
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Reliable
and Accurate - FDA approved. Clinically proven. Used by hospitals
and physicians worldwide.
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No
dietary restrictions - Not affected by rare meat or vitamin C.
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Does
not require lab processing.
Materials
Provided
Each
test kit is for one user. The kit contains:
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A
foil pouch containing five test tissues
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One
Positive Control package
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One
patient instruction sheet
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One
test result post card for mailing results to a doctor or lab
How
the Test Works
The
EZ DETECT fecal occult blood test kit consists of a biodegradable tissue-paper-film
coated with a chromogenic dye (TMB) and peroxide. The film is in the
shape of a cross on the test tissue.
Colorectal
disorders such as cancer, cause blood to present on the outside of the
stool from irritated polyps that have formed in the colon. This blood
disperses onto the surface of the toilet water. The heme portion of
hemoglobin, present in blood, oxidizes the tetramethylbenzidine that
ison the test strip and causes a blue/green color change.
HemoccultT,
another test kit that requires dietary restrictions and actual handling
of the stool, works by the same principle. Yet it works via the oxidation
of guaiac by hydrogen peroxide. The heme portion of hemoglobin in blood
catalyzes this reaction. Because no stool handling is required, EZ Detect
has a higher patient compliance rate.
The
sensitivity limits of EZ DETECT for fecal occult blood is 2.0 mg hemoglobin/100
ml water (equivalent to Hemmoccult)
Precautions
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Keep
kit contents of the reach of children;
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The
test tissues should be held by the corners. The middle of the test
tissue may be sensitive to the touch. Unused test tissues must be
kept in their original foil pouch, away from light and moisture. Users
are advised to examine the test tissue before use. Any coloration
(blue green) in the test area of the test tissue indicates deterioration
and that test tissue should not be used;
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The
test should not be performed if the user is bleeding from hemorrhoids,
suffering from constipation, or experiencing menstrual bleeding.
Medications
Some
of the known drugs that cause or affect intestinal bleeding are: aspirin
and other analgesic drugs, indomethacin, phenylbutazone, corticosteriods
and other anti-inflammatory drugs, reserpine, butazolidine, premorin,
and persantine. These drugs may produce gastrointestinal bleeding that
may cause false positive results.
What
To Do If The Result is Positive
If
the test is positive (any discoloration appears in the test area of
the pad) during a test, it is likely that you have blood in the stool
above the level for a normal healthy individual. Do not dismiss the
findings even though there occasionally can be false positives with
the test. Immediately contact your physician for follow-up and further
screening (such as colonoscopy) and testing. Strongly consider seeking
an appointment with a gastroenterologist, (a specialist in digestive
health matters).
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided here is not intended to replace the medical advice
of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care
provider for advice about a specific medical condition. The information
provided here is for educational purposes only. In no way should it be
considered as offering medical advice. Home Test Medical (the distributor)
and Biomerica, Inc. (the manufacturer) assumes no responsibility for how
this material is used. Please check with a physician (such as a gastroenterologist)
if you suspect you are ill.
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