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Test Code FOBI Fecal Occult Blood, Colorectal Cancer Screen, Immunochemical

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Immunochemical occult blood screening detects the presence of small quantities of blood in the stool. The test is an aid in the detection of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Medical conditions associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding include: colorectal cancer, iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, and adenomas.

Annual screening for colorectal cancer in adults at average risk, age 50-75 years, reduces colorectal cancer mortality.

The InSure® ONE™ test is specific for human hemoglobin and requires no dietary restrictions.

Special Instructions

No special dietary or medicinal restrictions are required for this test. It is important that the patient closely follow the Instructions for Use included in the InSure® ONE™ Collection Kit.

Patients should not collect samples:

  • Three days before, three days after, or during their menstrual period
  • If they have bleeding hemorroids
  • If there is blood in their urine or in the toilet bowl.
  • If they have bleeding cuts on their hands.

Collection Instructions.

Specimen Type

Stool

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Correctly collected samples are stable for up to 14 days at room temperature (below 99° F)

Days Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Negative

Method

Immunochemical

CPT

82274

LOINC

57803-9