Test Code FIT Fecal Occult Blood, Immunochemical, Diagnostic
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB8403
Methodology
Immunochemical method (FIT)
Used to provide supportive evidence for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Use Hemosure specimen collection kit and follow instructions contained in kit. Instructions can also be found in the "Patient Collection Instructions" section of this catalog.
Random stool specimen must be collected in Hemosure-specific sample vial immediately after defecation.
Sample must cover the entire grooved portion of the sample probe.
Specimen stable in sample vial for 6 days at room temperature or 30 days refrigerated.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82274