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The other existing alternative is an at-home stool sample test known as Cologuard. Patients can send a stool sample in to assess if they have cancer, with about a 93% accuracy rate.

Blood in the stool may turn out to be nothing alarming but it is always best to discuss it with a healthcare professional. They can help determine whether or not further testing is necessary.

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A recent prospective cross-sectional study in Thailand demonstrates that multitarget stool DNA testing is highly sensitive and specific for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) among Thai individuals.