Any Trace of Blue Appearing on or at the Edge

question 7

Multiple Choice

Any trace of blue appearing on or at the edge of the guaiac slide test is interpreted as

• A) Positive
• B) Negative
• C) No reaction
• D) Invalid

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Definitions:

Andropause

Andropause describes the gradual decline in testosterone levels and its associated effects on men, often compared to menopause in women.

Androgens

Male sex hormones, such as testosterone, that are present in both males and females but usually at higher levels in males, affecting physical development and sexual features.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body.