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Blood in Stool Test

Procedure Overview

This test checks to see if there is any hidden blood in the stool.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 4

Florida State Average

4

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Blood in Stool Test

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Blood in Stool Test

This test checks to see if there is any hidden blood in the stool (feces)

NATIONAL

$ 4

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 4

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Usually, you collect a small sample of stool at home. Sometimes, a doctor may collect a small amount of stool from you during a rectal examination.

  • You collect a stool sample from three different bowel movements.
  • For each bowel movement, you smear a small amount of the stool on a card provided in the kit.
  • You mail the card to a laboratory for testing.

If the test is done at home, you use a test kit. Follow the kit instructions exactly. This ensures accurate results. In brief: Do not take stool samples from the toilet bowl water. This can cause errors. For infants and young children wearing diapers, you can line the diaper with plastic wrap. Place the plastic wrap so that it keeps the stool away from any urine. Mixing of urine and stool can spoil the sample. The at-home test involves a normal bowel movement. There is no discomfort. You may have some discomfort if the stool is collected during a rectal exam.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Red meat
  • Cantaloupe
  • Uncooked broccoli
  • Turnip
  • Radish
  • Horseradish

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

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