Occult Blood, Fecal by Immunoassay

Orderable EAP code:

LAB101756

Billable EAP Codes:

80004215

CPT Codes:

82274

Lab Section:

Sendout

Test Schedule:

Results available approximately 4 days from receipt

Interpretation:

A positive FIT test indicates lower GI blood loss. In the proper population, follow-up testing to rule out Colorectal Cancer is indicated.
The FIT test is insensitive to uppper GI bleeds and should not be ordered in this clinical setting.

Specimen Requirements:

Small amount of patient collected stool in FITkit container.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Not approved order for pediatric patients.

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

Screening test for colorectal cancer.

Synonyms:

Fecal occult blood immunoassay
FIT
iFOBT

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