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False-positive guaiac testing with iodine.

J Blebea, R A McPherson

    Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Povidone-iodine antiseptic solutions can cause false-positive results in fecal occult blood tests (Hemoccult). The iodine in these solutions interferes with the guaiac test, requiring specific precautions before testing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Medical Laboratory Science

    Background:

    • The Hemoccult test is a common method for detecting fecal occult blood.
    • Povidone-iodine solutions are widely used as antiseptics, particularly before medical procedures like urinary catheterization.

    Observation:

    • A false-positive Hemoccult test occurred in a trauma patient after povidone-iodine application.
    • Laboratory analysis revealed that even small dilutions of povidone-iodine cause a positive guaiac reaction.

    Findings:

    • The iodine component of povidone-iodine is responsible for the false-positive guaiac test results.
    • The mechanism involves direct oxidation of the alpha-guaiaconic acid chromogen in the test.

    Implications:

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    • Patients undergoing procedures involving povidone-iodine (e.g., catheterization, perianal wound care) require site cleansing before Hemoccult testing.
    • Alternative, iodine-free antiseptics should be considered for trauma patients to avoid interfering with diagnostic tests.