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Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure) : 11290
Test CodeFGLOB or 11290
Alias/See Also
InSure, Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), Guaiac, Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), FOBT, FIT, Occult Blood
CPT Codes
82274
Instructions
Patient preparation:
No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure test.
Insure Test Kit must be used. See collection instructions included in Insure Test Kit.
No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure test.
Insure Test Kit must be used. See collection instructions included in Insure Test Kit.
Transport Container
Fecal specimen collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure FOBT Test Card
Submit one InSure FOBT test card with specimen applied to both windows.
Submit one InSure FOBT test card with specimen applied to both windows.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool submitted in any container, InSure FOBT cards with stool applied to the sample windows, Any test card with obvious blood present.
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report.
Clinical Significance
The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.
Performing Laboratory
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