Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Test

Product details

Purpose

For people over 50 as screening test.

Result time

5 minutes

Sample type

Stool

Sensitivity

99.1%

Specificity

99.1%

Certificates

CE0123, ISO 13485

Storage

Temperature: 2-30°C. Shelf life: 24 months. Do not freeze. Store in dry place.

Preparation

No special diet required. Do not collect samples during or within 3 days of menstruation, or with hemorrhoidal bleeding or blood in urine. Discontinue alcohol, aspirin and other GI-irritating drugs at least 48 hours before testing. Collect stool in a stool container (not in the toilet). Unscrew the collection tube cap, insert the applicator into the sample in at least 3 places (do not scoop), screw cap back on and shake vigorously.

Procedure

1. Bring the pouch to room temperature and remove the test cassette. 2. Hold the collection tube vertically, open the cap, invert and transfer 2 full drops (approx. 80 µl) of extracted sample to the sample well (S). Avoid air bubbles. 3. Read results after 5 minutes. Do not read after 10 minutes.

Result interpretation

POSITIVE: Two lines (C and T) — fecal occult blood detected. Any shade of T line is positive. Medical consultation recommended. NEGATIVE: Only C line — no occult blood detected. INVALID: No C line — repeat test with new kit.

Kit contents

1 test cassette, 1 extraction buffer tube with applicator, user manual