Faecal occult blood test (FIT)

Why it is done

Bowel cancer screening, anaemia.

Preparation

Follow kit instructions. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Needs colonoscopy. Low or negative may mean: No hidden blood found. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Hidden blood in stool.

Sample type

Stool

If the result is high

Needs colonoscopy.

If the result is low

No hidden blood found.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Faecal occult blood test (FIT) measure?
Hidden blood in stool.

Why is the Faecal occult blood test (FIT) done?
Bowel cancer screening, anaemia.

Do I need to fast for the Faecal occult blood test (FIT)?
Follow kit instructions.

What does a high or positive Faecal occult blood test (FIT) mean?
Needs colonoscopy.

What does a low or negative Faecal occult blood test (FIT) mean?
No hidden blood found.

What is the normal range for the Faecal occult blood test (FIT)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Faecal occult blood test (FIT) किन गरिन्छ?
Bowel cancer screening, anaemia.

Faecal occult blood test (FIT) का लागि तयारी/उपवास चाहिन्छ?
Follow kit instructions. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Needs colonoscopy. Low or negative may mean: No hidden blood found. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.