Hemoccult II Dispensapak Plus Test Kit is a rapid, qualitative method for detecting fecal occult blood, which may indicate gastrointestinal disease. The Hemoccult test is recommended for professional use as a diagnostic aid during routine physical examinations, for hospital patients to monitor gastrointestinal bleeding in those with iron deficiency anemia, or for patients recuperating from surgery, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, and other conditions. It is also used in screening programs for colorectal cancer when patient instructions are closely followed. Serial fecal specimen analysis is recommended when screening asymptomatic patients. The Hemoccult test and other unmodified guaiac tests are not recommended for use with gastric specimens.

The Hemoccult test is a simplified and standardized variation of the laboratory guaiac procedure for detecting occult blood. It contains specially prepared, stabilized guaiac paper, ready for use without additional preparation. The test is based on the oxidation of guaiac by hydrogen peroxide to a blue-colored compound. If the heme portion of hemoglobin is present in the fecal specimen, its peroxidase activity catalyzes the oxidation of alpha guaiaconic acid (active component of the guaiac paper) by hydrogen peroxide (active component of the developer) to form a highly conjugated blue quinone compound.

Features:

• CLIA Waived
• Results in 1 Minute
• Detects Blood in Stool
• 14-day On-slide Stability
• Built-in Test Validity Controls
• Screens for Colorectal Cancer

Contents:

• (40) Patient Screening Kits
• (2) 15 mL Bottles of Hemoccult Developer
• Product Instructions

Precautions:

• For in vitro diagnostic use.
• Do not use after expiration date which appears on each test component.
• Because this test is visually read and requires color differentiation, it should not be interpreted by individuals with blue color deficiency (blindness).
• Patient specimens, and all materials that come in contact with them, should be handled as potentially infectious and disposed of using proper precautions.
• Keep cover flap of slide sealed until ready to use. Protect slides from heat, light, and volatile chemicals.
• Hemoccult slides present no hazard to the user.
• Hemoccult Developer should be protected from heat and the bottle kept tightly capped when not in use. It is flammable and subject to evaporation.
• Hemoccult Developer is an irritant. Do not use in eyes. Avoid contact with skin. Should contact occur, rinse promptly with water and consult a physician.