Description

Calprotectin/QFIT

This test checks for presence of hidden blood in stool as well as inflammatory marker that can be associated with inflammation.

FIT is a quantitative immunochemical test specific for human globin released from lysed or broken down red cells.

qFIT testing uses specific antibodies against human haemoglobin and quantifies the amount of blood in stool without dietary restriction. Sample collection kits are easy to use.

Only one sample is required. If blood is detected, the patient will require follow-up tests to determine the reason for the presence of blood in the stool.

Results that are < 10 μgHb/g should be considered as negative in both patient groups and colorectal cancer is unlikely. For symptomatic patients the causes of their symptoms should be investigated further.

Results that are above the threshold (dependent on patient category) should be considered ‘positive’, and may warrant further investigation by gastroenterology consultants.

Please note: You will need to write your name and date of birth on the stool pot before collecting your sample and post to the lab everything received including the laboratory form.

This test can only be ordered on its own in checkout, please make sure that you don’t add any other tests alongside in one transaction.

Please note special qFIT stool container is required for this test  please write your name and date of birth on the pot

Please print the form from your email and bring stool pot filled up to the top with stool sample the lab reception, 76 Wimpole Street, London W1G 9RT (a map is attached on the second page of the form). Opening hours 7 am-7pm Monday -Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturday.

Out of hours samples (open 24/7) and postal samples can be directed to the Main laboratory The Halo Building, 1 Mabledon Place London, WC1H 9AX, UK

Please do not modify the form and do not enter any extra details into it (if you have any questions please ask)!

Results can be viewed in your account (https://ukallergy.carebit.co/patients/accounts/login)

If you want you can create an account yourself anytime or it will be created automatically when your results are ready.