Wellness Services EZDetect Kit - Adventist Medical Center

The EZ Detect Kit is designed to help detect occult blood in the stool - an early indicator of various bleeding disorders of the digestive system*. Many of these disorders may not produce visible symptoms in their early stages, therefore early detection and follow-up with your physician can help you get potentially lifesaving early treatment. The American Cancer Society research has led to their general recommendation that most men and women over 50 should have this type of test don on an annual basis. There are some individuals with a family, or personal, history of intestinal disorders or colorectal cancer who should be tested more frequently.

While there are other methods of testing blood in the stool, some of them can be quite messy and awkward. As a result, many people avoid this important screening. The EZ Detect Kit is a simple "at home" test that is low cost, and very convenient. You just drop in a test tissue after a bowel movement, look for any color changes and record the results. While this test provides useful information, it is not intended to replace regular rectal exams or other test ordered by your physician.

Inside the EZ Detect Kit, you will find the following items:

Instruction sheet
Result card for mailing results to your physician
Control package
Foil pouch with 5 test tissues

For the most accurate results, you are strongly encouraged to carefully read the instruction sheet and follow all directions closely. You are also strongly encouraged to mail or deliver your completed Test Result Card to your physician. This is especially true if any of your tests are positive.

*Blood in the stool can be the result of a number of factors, including ulcers, hemorrhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, cancer and fissures. If blood is detected, your physician may decide to conduct other test to help clarify the actual cause.

To purchase an EZ Detect Kit, call Adventist Health/Wellness Services at 503-261-6611.