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IMMUNOCHEMICAL FECAL OCCULT BLOOD (iFOBT)
Test CodeFITOB
Alias/See Also
FIT DNA
CPT Codes
82274
Preferred Specimen
Stool collected in Sure-Vue fecal collection tube
Instructions
Fresh stool should be added to fecal collection tube soon after collection.
Transport Container
Sure-Vue fecal collection tube
Specimen Stability
Stool in Sure-Vue fecal collection tube:
Room temp: 6 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Room temp: 6 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Clinical Significance
Sure-Vue Signature Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood is a rapid, immunochemical test for the qualitative determination of fecal occult blood. It is useful in determining gastrointestinal bleeding in a number of GI disorders. The test is specific for human hemoglobin and used as screening for lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759