Question | Answer |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 1 | Wash hands |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 2 | Don exam gloves |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 3 | Open front cover flap |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 4 | Apply a thin smear of stool on slide A |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 5 | Collect a second sample from a different part of the stool and smear on slide B |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 6 | Close the front cover flap |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 7 | Open the rear cover flap |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 8 | Apply ONE drop of Hemoccult developer between the + and - monitor areas (read the results within 10 minutes) |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 9 | Apply TWO drops of Hemoccult developer directly over each smear |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 10 | Read the results between 30 - 60 seconds |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 11 | Any trace of blue on the smear is + |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 12 | Dispose of slide and gloves in a biohazard bag |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 13 | Report results to the physician |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 14 | Wash your hands |
FOBT Single use procedure; Step 15 | Document results on a medical record |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 1 | Open the cover flap of slide 1 |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 2 | Using a stick provided, apply a thin smear of stool to slide A |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 3 | Collect a second sample from a different part of the stool with the same stick and smear on slide B |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 4 | Close the cover flap |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 5 | Repeat steps 1 - 4 for BMs from 3 different days |
FOBT 3 Sample Home test procedure; Step 6 | Return the FOBT to physicians office within 14 days of first sample |
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