- A rapid, qualitative immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT) designed for the specific detection of human hemoglobin (hHb) in fecal specimens
Uses
- Gastrointestinal Screening:
- Serves as a vital diagnostic aid to screen for internal bleeding associated with gastrointestinal disorders like colitis, diverticulitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer
- Targeted Hemoglobin Detection:
- Specifically identifies human blood (hemoglobin) in stool specimens rather than non-human blood components
- At-Home Sample Collection:
- Distributed to patients as a specialized "Patient Mailer" system, enabling clean, private, and secure stool sample collection at home before sending or bringing it back to the clinical laboratory
Features
- High Analytical Sensitivity:
- Features a highly accurate detection threshold of 50ng hHb/mL buffer (or 50µg hHb/g feces)
- Immunochemical Specificity:
- Unlike older guaiac-based tests, it is highly specific to human hemoglobin and will not react with dietary animal blood
- Rapid Turnaround:
- Produces definitive, visual, read-at-the-bench results in 5 to 10 minutes
- QC Inside® Built-in Controls:
- Each standard box includes 2 additional test sticks dedicated specifically to running external quality control checks
- Bulk Packaging:
- Distributed in efficient healthcare configurations containing 25 complete patient collection mailer kits per box
Benefits
- Significantly Higher Patient Compliance:
- Eliminates the need for pre-test dietary restrictions (no avoiding red meat) or drug restrictions, removing the primary obstacles to patient screening adherence
- Reduced False Positives:
- Avoids the cross-reactions common in traditional guaiac tests caused by dietary peroxidases (like raw vegetables) or animal meats, protecting patients from unnecessary, anxiety-inducing follow-up procedures
- Streamlined Clinic Workflows:
- Requires less than 1 minute of hands-on time for the clinician or technician running the rapid test strip
- Cost-Efficient Validation:
- Including external quality control sticks inside the box ensures clinics do not have to pay extra fees to buy outside controls to satisfy routine laboratory audits
