| EX0642 FECAL IMMUNOCHEMICAL TEST (FIT) |
| Specimen: |
Submit 50g (30g min.) Stool in a clean dry container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 HRS |
1 WEEK |
NA |
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| Method: |
Immunoturbidimetry |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects hemoglobin in stool using antibodies specific to human hemoglobin. FIT has gained international acceptance as being the worthy successor to a conventional guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBt) for screening Colorectal cancer(CRC). It is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. CRC almost always develops from adenomatous polyps, patients may remain asymptomatic until cancer progresses to a fairly advanced stage. Conventional occult blood test for CRC screening utilizes gFOBt that is susceptible to dietary interferences and has limited sensitivity for adenomatous polyp (precursors for most of the CRC). As a result of the dietary restrictions and the need for three different samples on consecutive days, adherence rates of gFOBT screening are generally poor. FIT is specific for human hemoglobin thus eliminating the need for dietary and medication restrictions, also only a single collection is required thus improving the adherence rate. The specificity of FIT is greater than 99% with reported sensitivities of 96% based on the patient population. Screening for colorectal cancer is strongly advocated by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Gastroenterology, and other clinical societies, due to the high incidence of disease and decrease in mortality with medical intervention. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Gastroenterological Tract |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
Do not collect stool samples during the menstrual period or if the patient has bleeding hemorrhoids, blood in urine, or strenuous bowel movement. |
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