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 The
EZ DETECT™ Stool Blood Test is the most advanced home test available to detect
hidden blood in the stool, one of the primary early warning signals of many health
problems. EZ DETECT™ is designed to detect blood in the stool that can be caused
by bleeding ulcers, hemorrhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, fissures or
cancer of the colon.
EZ DETECT™
is a simple, sanitary, fast home test requiring no stool handling. The user simply
drops a test tissue into the toilet bowl, and if blood is present, a blue-green
color will appear within two minutes. The test detects small quantities (2.0mg
hemoglobin/100 ml water) of occult (hidden) blood in the stool.
Physicians,
hospitals, and pharmacies utilize the test.
EZ DETECT™ has no dietary restrictions before or during the testing period.
The test
kit contains 5 testing pads; a chemical that is used to assure that the product
is functioning properly in your home (note: this chemical may cause irritation
if not handled properly), and clear instructions. There are enough pads to test
3 consecutive bowel movements. A result card is also provided to record your results
and send to your physician. This test does not require a Doctor’s visit, however,
results should be recorded with your doctor for future reference.
EZ DETECT™
can be ordered
here.
Features
of EZ DETECT™
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Convenient,
Sanitary – Easy throw-in-the-bowl test. No messy handling of stool.
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Quick,
simple to use – Just drop a test pad in the toilet after a bowel movement.
See the results of the test in just 2 minutes. Repeat the test with the next two
bowel movements.
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Easy-to-read
results – Test area of pad will turn blue/green if blood is detected.
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Reliable
and Accurate – FDA approved. Clinically proven. Used by hospitals and physicians
worldwide.
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No dietary
restrictions – Not affected by rare meat or vitamin C.
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Does
not require lab processing.
Materials
Provided
Each test
kit is for one user. The kit contains:
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A foil
pouch containing five test tissues;
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One Positive
Control package;
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One patient
instruction sheet ;
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One test
result post card for mailing results to a doctor or lab
How
the Test Works
The EZ DETECT™
fecal occult blood test kit consists of a biodegradable tissue-paper-film coated
with a chromogenic dye (TMB) and peroxide. The film is in the shape of a cross
on the test tissue.
Colorectal
disorders such as cancer, cause blood to be present on the outside of the stool from
irritated polyps that have formed in the colon. This blood disperses onto the
surface of the toilet water. The heme portion of hemoglobin, present in blood,
oxidizes the tetramethylbenzidine that is on the test strip and causes a blue/green
color change.
Hemoccult™,
another test kit that requires dietary restrictions and actual handling of the
stool, works by the same principle. Yet it works via the oxidation of guaiac by
hydrogen peroxide. The heme portion of hemoglobin in blood catalyzes this reaction.
Because no stool handling is required, EZ Detect has a higher patient compliance
rate.
The sensitivity
limits of EZ DETECT™ for fecal occult blood is 2.0 mg hemoglobin/100 ml water
(equivalent to Hemoccult™)
Precautions
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Keep kit
contents of the reach of children;
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The test
tissues should be held by the corners. The middle of the test tissue may be sensitive
to the touch. Unused test tissues must be kept in their original foil pouch, away
from light and moisture. Users are advised to examine the test tissue before use.
Any coloration (blue green) in the test area of the test tissue indicates deterioration
and that test tissue should not be used;
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The test
should not be performed if the user is bleeding from hemorrhoids, suffering from
constipation, or experiencing menstrual bleeding.
Medications
Some of
the known drugs that cause or affect intestinal bleeding are: aspirin and other
analgesic drugs, indomethacin, phenylbutazone, corticosteriods and other anti-inflammatory
drugs, reserpine, butazolidine, premorin, and persantine. These drugs may produce
gastrointestinal bleeding that may cause positive results.
What
To Do If The Result is Positive
If the test
is positive (any discoloration appears in the test area of the pad) during a test,
it is likely that you have blood in the stool above the level for a normal healthy
individual. Do not dismiss the findings even though there occasionally can be
false positives with the test. Immediately contact your physician for follow-up
and further screening (such as colonoscopy) and testing. Strongly consider seeking
an appointment with a gastroenterologist, (a specialist in digestive health matters).
DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. The information provided here is for educational purposes only. In no way should it be considered as offering medical advice. Biomerica, Inc. assumes no responsibility for how this material is used. Please check with a physician (such as a gastroenterologist) if you suspect you are ill.
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