In comparison with Guaiac-based testing, Hemosure® has a higher specificity due to its unique combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies that are specific to human hemoglobin, unlike Guaiac-based tests, that also detect peroxidase activity from animal blood and other food
Therefore, traditional abstinence of food and drug by patients is no longer necessary
There is a built-in control region on the test cassette