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Fecal Occult Immunochemical Stool

Order Code
14599
CPT
82274
Test Details
Synonyms

FIT TEST

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Agglutination Assay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Friday

Test Overview

Immunoassay detecting human blood in stool. Used in colorectal cancer screening.

Specimen Type

Stool in SentiFIT extraction pierce collection tube

Volume

Completely fill grooves on green extraction stick (10 mg)

Specimen Container

SentiFIT extraction pierce collection tube with extraction buffer (1.7 mL)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
14599
CPT
82274
Test Details
Synonyms

FIT TEST

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Agglutination Assay

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Friday

Test Overview

Immunoassay detecting human blood in stool. Used in colorectal cancer screening.

Specimen Type

Stool in SentiFIT extraction pierce collection tube

Volume

Completely fill grooves on green extraction stick (10 mg)

Specimen Container

SentiFIT extraction pierce collection tube with extraction buffer (1.7 mL)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days