Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Test/Investigation

Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

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