Why do we test for occult blood in stool and urine?

A>Stool and urine are waste products our bodies eliminate, but they can provide valuable clues about our health. Testing for occult (hidden) blood in these substances is a simple, painless, and affordable screening method. By regularly checking for hidden blood, we can detect digestive and urinary system diseases at an early stage, increasing the chances of a successful cure and safeguarding our health.

What is occult blood?

A>Occult blood refers to a tiny amount of blood that is invisible to the naked eye. When there are problems in our digestive or urinary systems, like ulcers, polyps, or even cancer, small amounts of blood may leak into our stool or urine.

Why is occult blood testing so important?

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• Early disease detection: Many digestive and urinary system diseases, such as colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, and bladder cancer, often have no obvious symptoms in the early stages. Occult blood tests can help us detect these diseases early for timely treatment.
• Improved cure rates: Early detection of cancer significantly increases the chances of a cure. Regular occult blood tests can greatly improve the cure rates of these diseases.
• Monitoring disease progression: For patients already diagnosed with related diseases, occult blood tests can help doctors monitor disease progression and adjust treatment plans.

Fecal Occult Blood Test

A>Fecal occult blood tests are primarily used to screen for digestive diseases, especially colorectal cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.  By detecting trace amounts of blood in the stool, we can identify early signs of these cancers.

• General testing method: Patients collect stool samples themselves and send them to a hospital laboratory for testing.
• Precautions: Before the test, pay attention to diet and medications to avoid affecting the test results.

Urine Occult Blood Test

A>Urine occult blood tests are primarily used to screen for urinary system diseases, such as bladder cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stones, and related inflammations. By detecting trace amounts of blood in the urine, we can identify early signs of urinary system tumors and other problems.

• General testing method: Patients collect urine samples themselves and send them to a hospital or testing center for testing.
• Precautions: Similar to fecal occult blood tests, pay attention to diet and medications before the test.

Who should undergo occult blood testing?

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• High-risk groups: People with a family history, long-term smokers, those with unhealthy diets, and sedentary individuals are considered high-risk groups.
• Regular check-ups: It is recommended that people over 40 years old undergo regular fecal occult blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer.
• Individuals with symptoms: If you experience symptoms such as rectal bleeding, hematuria (blood in urine), or abdominal pain, you should seek medical attention immediately.

 Does the RedEye 1 Plus fecal occult blood test require fasting ?

A> To ensure accurate results, it is recommended to start fasting at 10:00 PM the night before the test.

What is the selling price for both RedEye 1 Plus and RedEye 1 Plus-U products ?

A> RedEye 1 Plus (For both fecal and urine occult blood test functions), suggested selling price (MSRP) is RM3,300.00.  And, RedEye 1 Plus-U (For urine occult blood test only), suggested selling price (MSRP) is RM1,500.00.