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EZ Detect (5 tests)

EZ-Detect detects hidden blood in the stool, an early warning signal of colorectal cancer, ulcers, hemmorrhoids, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, fissures (test pad placed in toilet, very convenient)

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$8.95/box
5 tests/box

EZ Detect™ vs. Hemoccult®

EZ Detect™

Hemoccult®
  • Vitamin C, vegetables, and rare meat are O.K.
  • Normal diet: No need to prescribe diet restrictions. Full compliance.
  • No handling of stool: sanitary and pleasant.
  • High patient compliance: simple procedure.
  • Safe: No personal contact with unsanitary stool.
  • Economical: No laboratory costs
  • Quality of water verified: Water quality check is provided.
  • Modern Technology.

*  The Lancet, 1998, Vol. 1; 819; Intervirology 1983; 20:23-31
** Primary Care & Cancer, Dec. 1987, pg 31; April 1988, pg 6
  • False negatives (Vit. C) & positives (meat)
  • Diet restrictions: Compliance difficult. Possible unreliable results.
  • Patient handles stool: Unpleasant.
  • Low compliance: intimidating procedure.
  • Possible health hazard: Stool contact may expose user to non-A & B hepatitis.*
  • Expensive: Involves nurse’s time
  • Quality of water not verified: Contaminants in water may cause false positives.**
  • Ancient technology.
EZ Detect is a trademark of BIOMERICA, Inc
Hemoccult is a registered brand of Smithkline Diagnostics Inc.

EZ DETECT™--PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Sensitivity: The test detects at least 2.0 mg hemoglobin/100 ml water.

Accuracy and Precision: Sample (n=20) containing 2.0 mg hemoglobin/100 ml water were repetitively checked and found to be positive each time (100%). A repetitive performance of the test (n=20) on sample devoid of RBC or hemoglobin, gave negative results each time (100%).

EZ DETECT™--GENERAL PRINCIPLE

Peroxide (On test pad) + Hemoglobin -- Water + Oxygen

Oxygen + Unoxidized TMB on test pad -- Oxidized TMB
           (colorless dye)                        (blue-green)

 

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