ColoCare Office Pack, 50 Single Test Kits
ColoCare Office Pack by Helena Laboratories 5651 is a diagnostic and screening test kit designed for the detection of colorectal cancer. It includes a range of specialized equipment and tools for collection, preparation, and examination of fecal samples for the presence of occult blood. The kit is designed for use in office settings and offers an easy and convenient way for healthcare providers to screen for colorectal cancer. ColoCare Office Pack is manufactured by the medical technology company Helena Laboratories.
ColoCARE Occult Blood Tests are easy to administer, cost-effective test that requires no stool handling, lab testing or mailing. Simply place the testing pad in the toilet following a bowel movement, read the clear color-change results and post onto patient’s chart. Perfect for a hospital laboratory or nurse’s station, each test comes with specific healthcare professional instructions
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Contents:
50 Colocare Patient Kits each consisting of
3 ColoCare Pads each containing tetramethylbenzidine, cumene hydroperoxide, methoxyquinoline with buffers and stablizers. - 1 Package Insert
- 1 Reply Card
- 1 Mailing Envelope
What causes Colon Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is characterized as cancerous polyps, or abnormal growths located in the colon or rectal area of the body. It is usually identified by administering a screening test, such as a fecal occult blood test, to see if there are traces of blood in the stool, and followed up with a colonoscopy, which allows the doctor to actually see and remove the polyps, if they can.
The main risk factor here is age. This type of cancer is less likely to occur in people under the age of 40. Other causes include diets high if fat and low in fiber, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, alcohol, family history of the disease, or a disease/condition that is linked to this type of cancer. Getting regular colorectal / stool screenings for this disease is an excellent idea because it can be easily treated and cured if it has been caught early enough.