A FIT test detects and quantifies the amount of human blood in a single stool sample. An abnormal result suggests that bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract may require further investigation.
Questionnaire
This health category includes questionnaire data on the presence of symptoms and personal and family history of bowel/stomach cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Menstrual status is requested for female participants as sample contamination may be a consideration during this time.
Measurements
Mandatory: N/A
Non-mandatory: N/A
Laboratory
Mandatory: FIT
Non-mandatory: N/A
Interpretations
Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and laboratory results.🟢 Green flag: Indicates a normal FIT result.
🟡 Amber flag: Indicates a slightly high FIT result.
🔴 Red flag: Indicates a high FIT result.