This resource explains how to do a fecal immunochemical (FEE-kul IH-myoo-noh-KEH-mih-kul) test (FIT). A FIT is a test used to check your stool (poop) for blood. There are many reasons you may …

FIT is one method of screening for colorectal cancer. It is a self-administered test designed to detect small amounts of human blood in the stool that cannot be seen with the naked eye. You can perform …

Patient instructions for each stool collection Unfold and place the large collection tissue paper inside the toilet bowl on top of the water (don’t use the small absorption pad included in t. return envelope – …

An abnormal fecal immunochemical test (FIT) result means that blood was found in your stool sample. Abnormal results are common and do not mean you have or will develop cancer.

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a colorectal cancer screening test that you can complete in the privacy and convenience of your own home. Since most colon cancer bleeds, FIT works by detecting …

Adults who are at average risk for colon cancer may have a FIT-DNA, which is a combined Fecal immunochemical test and DNA test. Talk with your health care provider about your risk and what age …

The currently available FIT-Fecal DNA test is Cologuard®. This is a stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer that is used for people at average risk for colon cancer who are age 50 years or older.