The Accutest Immunological Fecal Occult Blood Test is a rapid, qualitative, sandwich immunoassay for the determination of fecal occult blood in human stool sample by laboratories or physician offices. It is useful to determine gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding found in a number of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, e.g., diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer.
Features
- A valuable tool to aid in the detection of colorectal cancer
- Testing additional specimens from different bowel movements can enhance accuracy; the American Cancer Society suggests this as polyps can bleed erratically
- Accutest iFOBT is a highly accurate, single sample immunoassay test designed to detect human hemoglobin
- Sensitivity 99.2%, Specificity 96.7%, Accuracy 98.3%
- Easy to use collection materials
- No dietary or medication restrictions are necessary
