OCCULT BLOOD FIT X1 SCREEN

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
FIT 1 SCRN


Alias/See Also
FIT TEST SCREEN, FOBT


Preferred Specimen
Stool collected using special FIT collection system
Please label with complete patient information before patient leaves the provider.
It is important for the patient to write the collection date&time on the collection vial.


Instructions
PT IS TO BE GIVEN A COLLECTION KIT BY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE. TAKE PAPER OUT OF ENVELOPE AND PLACE OVER TOILET. PRODUCE SPECIMEN ON PAPER. TAKE THE VIAL THAT IS PROVIDED AND TAKE IT APART, TAKE THE GREEN CAP OFF OF VIAL. SCOOP SOME STOOL WITH VIAL CAP PADDLE AND PLACE BACK IN VIAL. MAKE SURE FULL NAME, FULL SSN, DATE/TIME SPECIMEN WAS COMPLETED. EITHER MAIL IT IN OR BRING TO LAB WHEN YOU ARE HERE.*** THIS IS A COLORECTAL CANCER SCREEN


Transport Container
FIT KIT VIAL


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMP


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 15 days


Methodology
Immunochemical

Setup Schedule
M-F


Reference Range
NEGATIVE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.