Positive occult blood in stool

Description

Positive tests (positive stool) determined by faecal occult blood testing (FOBT), which aims to detect subtle blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract. Positive occult blood in stool may suggest gastrointestinal bleeding and warrant further investigation, especially for malignancy.

Index terms

Positive occult blood in stool
FOBT - [faecal occult blood testing]

Exclusions from above levels

19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Sibling codes

ME24.A0 – Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
ME24.A1 – Haemorrhage of anus or rectum
ME24.A2 – Oesophageal haemorrhage
ME24.A3 – Haematochezia
ME24.A4 – Melaena
ME24.A5 – Haematemesis

Foundation entity

Positive occult blood in stool – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1048974920

Part of: ME24.A: Other digestive system haemorrhage, not elsewhere classified › ME24: Clinical manifestations of the digestive system › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified