The Resin of a tree used as a reagent in tests for the presence of blood
Guaiac-positive discharge means that there was blood in the discharge. This test may be used for breast discharge.
to occult blood in the stool
Could mean Hemophilia, a positive guaiac test means that there's hidden blood in the stool (blood that you may not be able to see with your own eyes).
guaiac positive stool
Detect occult Blood in fecal matter.
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Guaiac-positive discharge refers to vaginal discharge that contains blood, and indicates the presence of blood in the discharge. This can sometimes be a sign of bleeding within the vaginal canal or reproductive tract, and may be related to various gynecological conditions that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Oil of guaiac is a fragrance used in soap. It comes from the palo santo tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi). Oil of guaiac is produced through steam distillation of a mixture of wood and sawdust from palo santo. It is sometimes incorrectly called guaiac wood concrete. It is a yellow to greenish yellow semi-solid mass which melts around 40-50º C. Once melted, it can be cooled back to room temperature yet remain liquid for a long time. Oil of guaiac has a soft roselike odour, similar to the odour of Hybrid tea roses or violets. Because of this similarity, it has sometimes been used as an adulterant for rose oil. Oil of guaiac is primarily composed of 42-72% guaiol, bulnesol, d-bulnesene, b-bulnesene, a-guaiene, guaioxide and b-patchoulene. It is considered non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and non phototoxic to human skin.
Steroids are ulcerogenic, and any patient on steroids needs each stool guaiac tested. If stools are guaiac positive, notify the physician to obtain a prescription for H2-receptor blockers, PPI, or sucralfate (carafate).
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There's no range in guaiac testing. The choices of results are negative or positive.
The expectorant drug guaifenesin is made from the guaiac tree (also associated with several Native American herbal treatments).