Test/Investigation
Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Analytical Specialist Chemistry)
Units
µg Hb/g faeces
Also Known as/Frequency of Test
FIT
Comments/Precautions
Collection device available from the laboratory
Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab
Sample MUST be collected using the appropriate device (supplied by the laboratory)
Sample type
FIT collection tube
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
1 working day
Reference intervals (adult unless stated)
<10 µg Hb/g faeces
(for assessment of symptomatic patients)
If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site
Y NNUH
Source
https://www.faecal-immunochemical-test.co.uk/about-faecal-immunochemical-testing/ Last reviewed: July 6, 2020; Website accessed: 13/05/2022