The Rapid Response® Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) cassette is a rapid, qualitative test for the determination of human occult blood in feces, to aid in the early detection of gastrointestinal problems such as colorectal cancer.
- Sample: Fecal
- Format: Cassette
- Specificity: Human hemoglobin
- Time to result: 5 minutes
- Storage condition: 2 to 30 °C (36 to 86 °F)
- Test principle: Lateral flow immunoassay
Traditional guaiac-based methods to detect fecal occult blood lack sensitivity and specificity, and also have diet restrictions prior to testing. Unlike guaiac assays, the accuracy of this test is not affected by the diet of the patients.
Información de suministro: Includes test cassettes, specimen collection tubes with extraction buffer, product insert.
Precaución: This test is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.