guaiac test

guaiac test
guaiac test n a test for blood in urine or feces using a reagent containing guaiacum that yields a blue color when blood is present see HEMOCCULT

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(for occult blood) glacial acetic acid and a solution of gum guaiac are mixed with the specimen; on addition of hydrogen peroxide, the presence of blood is indicated by a blue tint.

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