(Fecal Immunochemical Test) for Colorectal Cancer (2)

My son is an ER doctor and he watches over me like a hawk. He makes sure that I have all the possible test to determine the state of my health. He sent me this test. This test will tell you if there is blood in your stool so that you can later go and see a medical professional to do further investigations. The beauty of this test is that there are two tests in the box. What this means is if you get a false positive of a false negative you will not know it but when you perform the second test the chances of missing the real outcome is greatly diminished. As I was warned blood in the stool may be a early sign of colon cancer. If you are over 45 you should be screened for colorectal cancer. There are several screening tests available: A stool-based fecal occult blood (gFOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every year. This test is a FIT test and is highly reliable. This test has been tested in laboratory studies and has been compared to other tests and has been shown to be 100% accurate. I really like this test because it is easy to use. Collecting a stool sample is an unpleasant task but in this test putting the paper collection holder is easy due the two adhesive tabs. Make sure it is placed in the back half of the toilet seat. After that just follow the instruction which are very clear. I did the first test and then 2 weeks later I did the second and both were negative. These type of tests are easy to use and accurate because the use antibodies to determine if there is blood in your stool. As I am over 50 I plan to do this test yearly and I recommend this two test package to all of us old folks.

They are even easier to use than they used to be when I started doing them annually 4 years ago. Do it!

The test was easy to use, but I noticed the test I received has the letters "FOB" at the top. This is different from what the test looks like on the cover of the box which says "FIT" and has "Pinnacle Biolabs" on the front. The discrepancy seemed a little odd to me. I did try to google the difference between a FIT test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) and an FOB test (Fecal occult blood test) and it's possible a FIT test is a type of FOB test.

Accurate but do remember not to take the test after taking advil or aspirin. I think the company could make it easier to understand the results.can be confusing with a very faint second line which can be seen sometimes before the test is taken.

Had some mild constipation for a while but thought nothing of it. My mom had polyps removed a few years ago and told me to get it checked out, but my insurance doesn’t cover the tests until I’m 45.I ordered one of these tests and it came back positive… Just had a colonoscopy today and had 9 polyps (all successfully removed thank God).Definitely recommend getting this test.

I researched the different FIT tests available before purchasing this particular test. My decision to buy this one came down to independent reviews and the fact that the FDA approved it. I have been having "issues" that prompted me to look for a test like this one. I wanted to confirm if my worries were valid and not paranoia. I also didn't want to put off seeing my doc if there was a real reason to go now. Going through unnecessary tests is not my favorite. After receiving the test, I read through the directions. They were very straightforward and simple to understand. The first test was positive. I used the second test the next day - it was also positive. Needless to say, I will be calling my doctor first thing on Monday.

I am a Master's prepared RN and I fell for this hypochondriac trap. I noticed some irregularities in my stool and have been concerned with the rising CRC rates in young adults. I am a 28 y/o M. i took this test and of course had a positive. I immediately went down the rabbit hole of developing a terminal illness. $850 later, I completed a colonoscopy and they found a "pristine" colon, not even a hemorrhoid. Weeks wasted of constant anxiety and turmoil. The problem with this test is that it detects blood as little as 5μg Hb/g which is extremely sensitive, more sensitive than most lab derived tests. The most minor tear/hemorrhoid could cause a FP, even nothing at all in my case (and from what I've read, many others).If you have any bowel concerns, do yourself a favor and discuss this with a reputable GI provider and allow them to order the proper tests. Even if you receive a negative, that doesn't rule out CRC as the tumor/lesion can shed blood at different times, sometimes avoiding detection. I suspect this test produces many more FPs than it admits. Do yourself a favor, save your money, and talk to a professional.

I had originally held off on the colonoscopy rec from my gastro because I thought I was too young and didn't have visible blood in my stool. The prep seemed like way too much. However, I did have significant weight loss and significant intermittent abdominal pressure in the same spot every day, so I decided to give this a try and see if it signaled anything. Sure enough, the first test was positive. Immediately cancer popped back into mind, and I called to schedule the colonoscopy ASAP. Because I was on the list, I was able to get in there within a week. A few days before, I took the second test in this box, and it was negative. At this point, I committed to the test so I went through with it (no sedation, btw. no sweat).I was told I had a pristine colon, and that I had a few non-bleeding hemorrhoids. (visibly, at time of test). So does this test work? Seems so. Will it give you any answers, positive or negative? No. Do I recommend you take it? Well, let me ask you. Would a negative give you peace of mind, or would a potential false positive throw you into an anxiety ridden death spiral into worse case scenario?......I guess if you're at risk: Age 45+, family history, history of polyps, then yeah. This test could help start a very important conversation. But if you're symptomatic, just go to your doctor and have them do the real thing.Good luck and good health to whoever is reading this!