Occult Blood x 3 - Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT)
Order Name
ICT OCC 3
Test Number: 3510225
Revision Date 01/26/2011
Test Number: 3510225
Revision Date 01/26/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Occult Blood x 3 - Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT)
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Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Stool, Random | Hemoccult ICT - Card | Room Temperature |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | The transport device can be sent home with the patient for stool specimen collection or the specimen can be collected by the physician during routine digital exams. The iFOBT specimen containing card must be sent to the laboratory to be processed and developed with the correct proprietary reagents. |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | The immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) method is an effective, accessible, and simple assay that has been developed to replace the guaiac FOBT assay in the screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). Its advantages over the guaiac FOBT are: - No diet or medication restrictions because it is specific for undigested human hemoglobin, thus making for better patient compliance. - Increased specificity with high sensitivity thus having fewer false-positives for CRC. - Specific for lower GI bleeding making it ideal for CRC screening. Screening can begin immediately with the next bowel movement. |
| Notes | For supplies & collection kits, please fax a supply order form to RML Lab Store (918) 744-3006 or (888) 833-0528. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82274 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |