The QuickVue iFOB (immunochemical fecal cccult blood) Test detects the presence of blood in stool specimens. Blood in stool is an indication of several gastrointestinal disorders, including colorectal cancer. The QuickVue iFOB test requires only one specimen, and because it is specific to human hemoglobin, patients are not required to adhere to strict dietary or medication restrictions.
- Results in 5 - 10 minutes.
- >Analytically more sensitive than Guaiac-based tests.
- Analytical sensitivity: 50 ng hHb/mL buffer or 50 µg hHb/g feces.
- Specific to human hemoglobin.
- No dietary restrictions.
- Quidel Corporation QuickVue iFOB Specimen Collection Kits 10 specimen collection kits each containing (1) collection tube, 2 mL FOB buffer, (1) collection paper with adhesive, (1) pouch, (1) absorbent sleeve, (1) return mail box & (1) patient instructions