EXPERIMENT 11 CASE STUDY: BLOOD
A 52-year old man weighing 60kg is taking 100mg Iron supplementevery night due to his mild Anemia. He noticed that the color ofhis stool became dark brown to black and tarry, with a suddenchange in consistency. He decided to stop taking Iron supplementshowever, his condition is still the same as well as the color ofhis stool. He then consulted the doctor after a week, as it isaccompanied by persistent abdominal discomfort andconstipation.
Questions:
(1) What chemical test can be used to detect blood in the stoolsample? Explain. (2 points)
(2) What is the principle and expected result of the tests? (2points)
(3) What will be the confirmatory test for the detection ofblood in the stool sample? (1 point)
(4) What is insufficient in patients with Anemia? Explain. (2points)
(5) What are the functions of white blood cells in our body?Explain. (2 points)
