FIT

Alternative names, keywords

Faecal immunochemical test for blood, faecal occult blood, FOB, faecal haemoglobin.

Samples required

Faecal sample in FIT kit collection device.

Sample collection instructions for FIT kit. (version 1, last reviewed 22.07.2019)

Please note that it is ESSENTIAL to label both the collection device and the green sample bag as instructed:

 - first name and surname and date of birth on the device, and

 - full name, date of birth and sample date on bag.

Inadequately labelled samples cannot be tested and a repeat will be required.

 

Samples in faecal pots/ Universals are no longer accepted. Please contact Pathology if a FIT kit is required.

Test indications

See NICE Clinical Guidance CG12, Suspected cancer: recognition and referral, and NICE Diagnostic Guidance DG30, Quantitative faecal immunochemical tests to guide referral for colorectal cancer in primary care.

Test information

_{Please note this test is not currently UKAS accredited.}

Reference range

Normal faeces reported as negative.

If result is positive, NICE recommends a referral for an appointment within 2 weeks.

Turnaround time

2 working days.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Special Chemistry)