Clinical Significance
Alternative Names: Globin, Fecal,InSure®,Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT),OB,Guaiac,FOB,Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT),FOBT,Occult Blood,FIT
Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure®) -
The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.

Patient Preparation
No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure® test

Methodology
Immunochromatography

Preferred Specimen(s)
Fecal specimen collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure® FOBT test card

Collection Instructions
See collection instructions included in InSure® test kit. One InSure® FOBT test card with specimen applied to both windows.

Transport Container
InSure® FOBT test card

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Stool submitted in any container • InSure® FOBT cards with stool applied to the sample windows • Any test card with obvious blood present • Received refrigerated • Received frozen