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Specimen Type
Stool
Collection Instructions
Collect a single stool sample with the IFOBT collection device.
Remove wand to sample stool. Return wand to device. Label with two
patient identifiers. Sample is stable for 15 days at room
temperature. There are no dietary or medicinal restrictions with this
test.
Collection Volume
1 FIT
Minimum Collection Volume
1 FIT
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled specimen; Improper collection container; >15 days from collection
Specimen Storage and Stability
15 days at room temperature
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
8:00am – 4:30pm; This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Alias
FIT Immuno Fecal Occult Blood
EPIC Code
LAB2035
Methodology
Immunoassay
Acceptable Collection Container
FIT
Turn Around Time
1 – 3 days
Lab Department
Microbiology