Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
FOB IA
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Immunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-3 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool.
Specimen Preparation
For Clinical Collections: Dip sampling bottle transfer wand into stool collection and place back into the FOBT-CHEKoc sampling bottle (ARUP Supply #49940) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. For Patient In Home Collection: Patients will dip sampling bottle transfer wand into stool collection and place back into the FOBT-CHEKoc sampling bottle provided in the Patient Take Home Kit (ARUP Supply #49952 which comes with complete patient collection instructions) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. Stool must be transferred to sampling bottle within 4 hours.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
No single cutoff provides superior colorectal cancer detection rates. The test manufacturer recommends the use of a 100 ng/mL cutoff that produces a specificity of approximately 95 percent for the detection of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This test does not detect upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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