Fecal Occult Blood Test for Bleeding

The lab analyst uses a peroxidase activity method to perform a test for the presence of hidden blood in a fecal specimen that the patient collects from three consecutive bowel movements, or that the clinician acquires through a method such as a digital rectal exam. Clinicians commonly call the test a fecal occult blood test (FOBT). The test is for a reason other than colorectal neoplasm screening. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.