Occult Blood, Fecal Immunoassay, Test (FIT)

Test Code: TD_CH210

CPT Code(s): 82274

$34

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

iFOBT
Polymedco fit test

Test Includes

Occult Blood

Methodology

Immunoassay

Rejection Criteria

Samples received in expired OC-Light Sampling Bottles
Samples not received in Polymedco OC-Light Sampling Bottle
Samples received at the improper transport temperature (frozen)

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Fresh fecal sample in Polymedco green cap collection paddle.

Minimum Volume

1 OC Light FIT kit

Sample Stability

15 days room temperature
30 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

Testing requires 1 stool sample. No dietary or medicinal restrictions are necessary. Write date of collection on the collection vial. Collect within one week of receiving the patient pack. Place sample in mail promptly within 24-48 hours of collection

Alternative Specimen

N/A