Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) and Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) What happens if I am tested +ve?

FIT and FOBT are common screening tools for colorectal cancer
But some misperceptions exist, which I will talk about in this video
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[@ModestaFeb14]

Very informative, thank you.

[@idimarbe]

Thank you so much. My stool sample tested positive for occult blood. I hoped to have the test again and if negative this time I’ll forget about it. So thank you for explaining the importance of not doing that. I get it. 🙏🏾

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

no , it does not work like this. Any one +ve, even if repeat is -ve, warrants a consultation and most likely endoscopic examination

[@DaRyteJuan]

That was helpful. 👍🏻

[@rosaliediones4180]

Very informative..

[@nolisaharris900]

very good info.....you need to keep posting

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

tk

[@nolisaharris900]

You are so inspiring! I am a medical student

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

I take it as a compliment, thank you

[@AnthonyAnthony-td3zp]

Is a scope the same as a colonoscopy?

[@aviesadventures3869]

After severe diarrhea went to see my Dr. May 12 and 18 test FOBT negative then i had diarrhea again may 29 and tested positive. And i have burning pain heartburn and burp a lot my iron is low and now I'm scared what's happening

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

I am sorry I cannot give medical advice on youtube, please check with your local doctor

[@Xetchips]

Can eating ground hamburger everyday before taking a test cause a false positive?

[@kaylaisler5647]

On a FOBT, yes. Excess myoglobin (hemoglobins cousin that lives in muscle tissues) will make a FOBT give a false result, as well as many other oxidative agents.

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

Yes, the old FOBT may have false results by eating red meat so one needed dietary restriction in the past. But the new FIT is more accurate

[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

FOBT yes, so most of us will use FIT instead

[@NateOllievere-jg1rr]

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[@drdesmondwaigastro4833]

amen

[@AnthonyAnthony-td3zp]

Is a scope the same as a colonoscopy?