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Catalog ID FIT FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test)

CPOE Test Name

Fecal Immunochemical Test

Specimen Requirements

Collection using a FIT collection kit

Reference Range

Negative

Interpretative Information

The Fecal Immunochemical Test detects human blood in stool without need to adjust medications or diet. Do not collect if patient has actively bleeding hemorrhoids or is currently menstruating as these can potentially contaminate the sample and cause false-positive results.

Causes for Rejection

Stool submitted in any container other than the FIT collection container.

Turn-Around-Time

Within 72 hours of specimen receipt in the laboratory

Performing Laboratory

AUMC Immunology Laboratory, AD3301, 706-721-3378

CPT Code

82274

Reason for Ordering

Approved screening for colorectal cancer and blood in stool.