Fecal Occult Blood Test
Colorectal cancers are one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world and there are many new cases reported every year. The risk of developing the disease increases with age (with the highest percentage of deaths from colorectal cancer in the age range of 75-84 years).
Early detection of this malignancy has a significant role in the treatment process and in reducing the mortality of these cancers. Annual screening of people at moderate and high risk is an effective way of detecting the disease early. The ultimate goal of the screening program is to early diagnose cancer, which will lead to increased patient life and reduced medical costs.
iFOB or immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood testing is a sensitive and reliable method for evaluating gastrointestinal bleeding that is non-invasive compared to other diagnostic methods including colonoscopy.
Benefits of quantitative measurement of secreted fecal blood by immunochemistry:
- Higher sensitivity to guaiac based methods
- High specificity (94%) so that only the globin portion of the human hemoglobin molecule is detected and does not interfere with the rest of the globin in the diet.
- Non-invasive, non-invasive method
- No need for following any specific diet
- Certified by the American Food Authority (FDA)
- Requires only one stool test per year
- Determine a low level of hemoglobin in the stool, which is far better than a positive or negative qualitative report.
- Automatic machine testing with accurate results without individual personnel failure
- Possibility of ongoing trials and comparison of results in each patient
- Adjustment and determination of referral threshold for colonoscopy in suspected patient
Duration and method of testing:
Answering the test in a day
Ask your doctor or in person for a test with the name Fecal Occult Blood (FOB)
Patient conditions for testing:
The test does not require fasting and can be performed on stool specimens. The sample can be stored at refrigerator temperature (2 to 8 degrees C), up to 24 hours before reaching the laboratory.
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