FAECAL IMMUNOCHEMICAL TEST

The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a non-invasive at-home screening test that detects human haemoglobin in stool to identify hidden (occult) lower gastrointestinal bleeding. It uses antibodies specific to human blood to provide sensitive detection of small amounts of blood that may indicate colorectal polyps, cancers, or other bleeding lesions. Samples are processed by Dubai‑licensed laboratories, offering fast, confidential results to support early intervention and screening programs.

FIT is primarily used for routine colorectal cancer screening in average‑risk adults and for evaluating unexplained symptoms such as rectal bleeding or iron‑deficiency anaemia. A positive FIT result is not diagnostic but indicates the need for follow-up evaluation, commonly colonoscopy; a negative result reduces the immediate likelihood of significant lower GI bleeding but does not exclude all pathology. Results should be interpreted by a healthcare professional in the context of clinical history, and urgent medical attention is advised for strong or ongoing symptoms despite a negative FIT.

• Faecal human haemoglobin (f-Hb)
• Qualitative occult blood presence (Positive/Negative)
• Quantitative haemoglobin concentration (µg Hb/g stool)
• Sample collection date/time

• Routine colorectal screening for average‑risk adults
• Unexplained rectal bleeding or visible blood in stool
• New onset change in bowel habits or persistent abdominal symptoms
• Unexplained iron‑deficiency anaemia
• Surveillance after polyp removal or prior colorectal pathology

• Non‑invasive, at‑home sample collection
• Early detection of colorectal bleeding and potential cancers
• Processed by Dubai‑licensed labs with confidential reporting
• Rapid turnaround reduces time to follow‑up care
• Can reduce unnecessary immediate colonoscopies when negative

• Collect stool sample using the supplied FIT kit per instructions
• Avoid contamination with urine or toilet water during collection
• Return sample to the Dubai‑licensed lab or courier within the kit's specified timeframe (typically 48–72 hours)
• Intended for adults; consult a physician if severe or ongoing bleeding or recent colonoscopy