{"id":6061,"date":"2021-11-23T12:12:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T08:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=6061"},"modified":"2024-01-31T13:00:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T13:00:40","slug":"fit-test","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ru\/service\/cancer-care-centre-dubai\/colorectal-cancer\/fit-test\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is FIT test?<\/strong><\/p>\n

FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) is a screening test for colon cancer. It is\u00a0a stool test which detects hidden blood in stool. FIT is highly sensitive and can detect minute quantities of blood (less than 10 mcg\/ g). Occult blood in stool is one of the first sign of colorectal cancer and should be investigated. HAAD recommends that all individuals between the ages of 40 and 75 should be tested annually.<\/p>\n

How do I prepare for FIT test?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are no drug or dietary restrictions recommended for preparation of FIT. Sample collection is simple and only one stool sample is required. The stool sample can be dropped at any King\u2019s College Hospital branches (Dubai Hills Hospital, Dubai Jumeirah Clinic or Dubai Marina Clinic) within 24 hours of sample collection.<\/p>\n

FIT test should not be used if you are bleeding from any other causes, such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures, blood in urine or menstrual bleeding<\/p>\n

What does a positive test result mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A positive FIT indicates abnormal bleeding from the lower digestive tract. This should be followed up by a visit to your gastro-enterologist, who will perform a colonoscopy to look inside your colon with the help of a small camera attached to the tip of the colonoscope. Any polyps or tumours found during the colonoscopy will be removed and sent for biopsy.<\/p>\n

What is Colorectal Cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorectal cancer \u2013 cancer of the colon and rectum is the second to third most common cancer in the world. It is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the Gulf Countries and globally. Most patients with polyps and early colorectal cancers do not have any symptoms. However, if detected early, colorectal cancer can be prevented and cured.<\/p>\n

Who is at risk of Colorectal Cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colorectal cancer risks increase as one gets older. All men and women aged 40 and older are at risk for developing colorectal cancer and should be screened.\u00a0 The likelihood of developing colorectal cancer can be exacerbated by certain lifestyle choices including:<\/p>\n