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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | FIT | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Random stool collection. Forward stool specimen in a FIT container. Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) laboratory patient collection instructions CLS and CRL staff: Do not prelabel FIT containers. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Reference Interval: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Critical Value: | See Laboratory Report. | ||
| Testing Area: | Urinalysis | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Information for Physicians: FIT is only performed on patients in the age range of 40 to 84 years and is only recommended for colorectal cancer screening of low risk individuals between the ages of 50 and 74. Patients presenting for collection outside of the 40 to 84 age range will not be provided a collection kit but will be provided a letter outlining the age requirements: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/lab/wf-lab-fit-patient-age-restriction-letter.pdf. For further information on colorectal screening, please visit http://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs. Information for patients: Read instructions completely before collecting your stool sample. Deliver the completed collection along with your lab requisition within 7 days. Please visit the Screening For Life website for more information pertaining to colorectal cancer screening. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | ||
