A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) has detected the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye, indicating a potential bleed somewhere in the digestive tract.
Used when a FOBT result is positive, prompting further investigation for the source of bleeding.
"Patient reports no visible blood in stool. Stool is positive for occult blood suggesting possible gastrointestinal bleeding. Further evaluation with colonoscopy is recommended."
This phrase should be used in conjunction with the specific FOBT result and any associated signs or symptoms.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation