The doctor or lab technician smears some of the sample onto special paper, then puts a chemical solution called guaiac (GWY-ak) on it. If the paper turns blue, there's blood in the stool.

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Home pregnancy tests that use colored streaks to indicate positive results may display an evaporation line (evap line). This is a colorless streak that occurs when urine dries on the test strip.

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