The FIT is performed the same way as the traditional fecal occult blood test without the need to follow a special diet or use special drugs in preparation for the test. Like the FOBT, the FIT detects ...

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) are at-home screening tests for colon cancer. Another at-home screening test is called Cologuard. An additional ...

If polyps or abnormal growths are found, a biopsy may be performed. FOBT, FIT, and stool DNA tests are non-invasive and only require providing a stool sample for laboratory testing. CT ...

Background: Current guidelines for screening of colorectal cancer do not offer specific recommendations for cessation of antithrombotic agents prior to fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Aim ...

fecal lactoferrin and the guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Stool samples from 2,185 patients with acute diarrhea were analyzed by performing cultures for the identification of ...