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faecal occult test

/ˈfiːkəl əˈkʌlt tɛst/

Traducción: Prueba médica de cribado que detecta la presencia de sangre oculta en muestras de heces, utilizada principalmente para diagnosticar cáncer colorrectal u otras enfermedades gastrointestinales.

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/ˈfiːkəl əˈkʌlt tɛst/C1formalmedical
  • esPrueba médica de cribado que detecta la presencia de sangre oculta en muestras de heces, utilizada principalmente para diagnosticar cáncer colorrectal u otras enfermedades gastrointestinales.

A medical screening test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in stool samples, used primarily to detect colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal conditions.

  1. Medical screening testC1formal

    A laboratory test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in stool samples, often used to screen for colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal issues.

    esprueba de sangre oculta en heces

    • The doctor recommended a faecal occult test as part of the routine check-up.
    • A positive faecal occult test may indicate the need for further investigation.
    • Patients are advised to follow dietary restrictions before the faecal occult test.