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Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure®)

Quest Diagnostics

Sample type: Stool

Requires fasting: No

Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location

Details

Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure®) - The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers, or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.

  • Hemoglobin (Stool)

Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected

Details
Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure®) - The fecal occult blood test is an immunochromatographic fecal occult blood test that qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples. This is a useful screening aid for detecting primarily lower gastrointestinal (G.I.) disorders that may be related to iron deficiency anemia, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, polyps, adenomas, colorectal cancers, or other G.I. lesions that can bleed. It is recommended for use by health professionals as part of routine physical examinations and in screening for colorectal cancer or other sources of lower G.I. bleeding.

What type of sample is required for this test?
Fecal specimen collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure® FOBT test card

Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

3–5 business days

Not detected
  • Gastrointestinal
No special diet or avoidance of drugs or supplements is required for the InSure® test.

Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.

Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)

  • Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
  • Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
  • Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
  • Collection Instructions:
    • Bring a valid ID.
    • Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
  • Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
  • More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
 Specimen
  • Preferred Specimen(s): Fecal specimen collected from toilet water and brushed on the InSure® FOBT test card 
  • Alternative: NA 
  • Minimum Volume: NA 
  • Collection Instructions: NA 
 Storage and shipping instructions
  • Transport Container: InSureFOBT test card 
  • Transport Temperature: Room Temperature 
  • Specimen Stability: 
    • Room temperature: 14 days 
  • Reject Criteria: NA 
State restrictions:

Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island

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