Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT)
FIT quantifies faeces haemoglobin by immunoassay. It is more sensitive and specific than guaiac FOB tests.
| Tube | Sample Picker |
|---|---|
| ID | 12831 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | This test should only be used in accordance with NICE Guidance DG-30 (July 2017). The test is currently available to Leeds GPs, Harrogate and Airedale only. |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | FIT sample packs are distributed by Clinical Immunology. Packs include a FIT sampling device, patient instruction leaflet and envelope. The faecal sample is collected by the patient using the picker and returned in the envelope directly to the Immunology |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Faeces |
| Ref. Range (Male) | <10 |
| Ref. Range (Female) | <10 |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | <10 |
| Ref. Range Notes | <10 = Negative |
| Units | ug Hb/g |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | FIT1L |
| ICE Codes | IFIT |
