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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a safe and painless test that checks your stool (poop) for tiny amounts of blood, which can be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre-cancerous polyps (growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer over time). You can do this test at home and it only takes a few minutes.
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This kit contains a home stool test to screen forcolorectal cancer. The Fecal Immunochemical Testor FIT, checks for hidden blood in your stool (poop). Regular s creening with FIT can prevent and find colorectal cancer early, before symptoms appear. In fact, 90% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer can be successfully treated if it’s
FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) is an investigation that is looking for the presence of blood in the stools (poo) where it is in too small an amount to be visible. Your GP has ordered this test for you, as part of the investigation of your symptoms, to rule out cancer.
FIT Instructions courtesy of BC Cancer Version: February 2021 Return completed sample within 7 days. Bring your lab requisition form with you when you bring the sample to the lab. 0° C • Stool touches water or urine in the toilet • Sample is returned after 7 days
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FIT Requisition Form Instructions: These instructions provide guidance for ordering requestors (i.e., primary care providers, Telehealth Ontario and mobile screening coach staff) on how to complete each section of Cancer Care Ontario’s new FIT requisition form.
Learn how to perform a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) to detect blood in your stool and prevent colorectal cancer. Find out where to get a FIT kit, how to collect a sample, and what to do with the results.
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The new Fecal Immunochemical Test (iFOBT) or FIT Test has replaced the Fecal Occult (Hemoccult Sensa Guaiac-gFOBT) test that was used for screening colorectal neoplasm. Please continue to use the Hemocccult Sensa cards for symptomatic anemia patients. Test Ordering Instructions: 1. Order “FIT Fecal Immunochem Qual Scrn” if:
