FIT quantifies faeces haemoglobin by immunoassay. It is more sensitive and specific than guaiac FOB tests.
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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