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Laboratory testing is usually normal among patients with colon polyps. However, some patients with colon polyps may have abnormal tests, including [[Complete blood count|CBC]] and [[stool test]], which is usually suggestive of [[gastrointestinal bleeding]]. They might present with [[anemia]] or positive [[fecal occult blood]]. | |||
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==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
*Laboratory testing is usually normal among patients with colon polyps. | *Laboratory testing is usually normal among patients with colon polyps. | ||
*Some patients with colon polyps may have abnormal tests, including CBC and stool | *Some patients with colon polyps may have abnormal tests, including [[Complete blood count|CBC]] and [[stool test]], which is usually suggestive of [[gastrointestinal bleeding]]. | ||
*Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of colon polyps include: | *Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of colon polyps include: | ||
**CBC | **[[Complete blood count|CBC]] | ||
***Anemia | ***[[Anemia]] | ||
**Stool | **[[Stool test]] | ||
***Positive fecal occult blood | ***Positive [[fecal occult blood]] | ||
***Positive fecal immunochemical test | ***Positive fecal immunochemical test | ||
***Positive stool DNA test | ***Positive stool DNA test | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Laboratory testing is usually normal among patients with colon polyps. However, some patients with colon polyps may have abnormal tests, including CBC and stool test, which is usually suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding. They might present with anemia or positive fecal occult blood.
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory testing is usually normal among patients with colon polyps.
- Some patients with colon polyps may have abnormal tests, including CBC and stool test, which is usually suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of colon polyps include:
- CBC
- Stool test
- Positive fecal occult blood
- Positive fecal immunochemical test
- Positive stool DNA test