| Fecal Immunochemical Test (8000101332) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | FIT |
| Specimen Requirements: | Must be collected in specific Polymedco FIT collection device. |
| Test Included: | Fecal Immunochemical Test |
| Collection: | Patient uses the collection device to obtain fecal sample to be sent to the lab. |
| Container: | FIT Collection Device |
| Minimum Volume: | Cover the grooved area of the collection stick. |
| Storage/Transport: | Collection devices should be returned to the laboratory in the supplied biohazard bag via couriers or through the mail. |
| Specimen Preparation: | None |
| Stability: | Samples are stable for 15 days at room temperature and 30 days refrigerated. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improper collection. Sample exceeds stability. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | 8 Hours from receipt in the lab. |
| Methodology: | Immunoassay |
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| Clinical Indication: | Colorectal Cancer screening |
| Patient Preparation : | None |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |