Fit Stool Testing Kit

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Fit stool testing kit.

The collection method for this test may depend on the manufacturer but typically you use a special spoon or other device to collect a sample of stool and store it in a collection container that comes with the test kit. It is done once a year. There are no restrictions prior to using this screening method and sample collection doesn t require you to send actual stool back to the lab. You can do this test at home and it only takes a few minutes.

For this test you receive a test kit from your health care provider. Most fit kits include the following. You will receive your fit kit either by mail or in person at a healthpartners clinic. Immunochemical fecal occult blood test ifobt or fit.

Outer envelope sampling bottle collection paper question and answer brochure return mailer envelope biohazard bag absorbant pad. It tests for hidden blood in the stool which can be an early sign of cancer. Lift toilet seat and position sample collection paper across rim of toilet bowl. So it tends to be more accurate and have fewer false positive results than other tests.

Always follow the instructions on your kit but typically your test will instruct you to. Medicines and food do not interfere with the test. Second generation fit fecal immunochemical test for colorectal diseases 1. Secure adhesive tabs to the sides of.

The fecal immunochemical test fit is a screening test for colon cancer. The stool sample is perishable. The fecal immunochemical test fit is a safe and painless test that checks your stool poop for tiny amounts of blood which can be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre cancerous polyps growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer over time. Once you have your kit you will need to collect a stool sample for testing using the brush and test card found in your kit.

Second generation fit fecal immunochemical test for colorectal cancer 2 4 4 out of 5 stars 269. You return the test kit to the doctor or a lab where the stool samples are checked for the presence of blood. Now you can test for the same advanced colon cancer biomarker that hospitals labs and physicians offices do in the privacy of your own home with no diet or medicine restrictions. The guaiac based fecal occult blood test gfobt uses the chemical guaiac to detect blood in the stool.

Unscrew cap from the sample collection tube. Second generation fit is the revolutionary test to aid in the detection of colorectal cancer that is fast accurate and easy to use. Make bowel movement onto collection paper. At home you use a stick or brush to obtain a small amount of stool.

It is also done once a year in the. Once complete you can return the sample and information to the lab specified on your kit so your sample can be tested. Fit only detects human blood from the lower intestines. The fecal immunochemical test fit uses antibodies to detect blood in the stool.