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Faecal Immunochemical Test
FIT collection pack
| Test | Faecal Immunochemical Test |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | FIT |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | FIT collection pack |
| Clinical Indication | FIT can be used to identify patients who have GI bleeding in the large bowel which can be an indication of significant GI pathology e.g. colorectal cancer |
| Specimen Type | faeces |
| Sample type | faeces in extraction tube |
| Minimum Volume | 1 extraction tube with faeces |
| Special Precautions | must use dedicated collection tube |
| Stability | > 7 days at 2-8 degree C |
| Turnaround Time | 3 days for all locations |
| Laboratory | York |
| Reference Interval | results >10ug/g faeces are considered positive |
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