Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

Flushable reagent stool blood test
This is a test performed at home with disposable pads that detects the presence of hidden (occult) blood in the stool. The pads are available at drugstores without a prescription.Brand names include EZ-Detect and ColoCARE.

EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy

Gall bladder radionuclide scan
This is a test that uses a gamma emitting tracer (radioactive material) to assess gallbladder function, and/or look for an infected gallbladder or obstructed ducts.

Barium enema
A barium enema is given in order to perform an examination of the large intestines. Pictures are taken after rectal instillation of barium sulfate (a radiopaque contrast medium).

Upper GI and small bowel series
Upper GI and small bowel series

Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound

Stool guaiac test
Stool guaiac test

Endoscopy
Endoscopy

Colon cancer screening
Colon cancer screening