Fecal Immunochemical Test and Fecal Occult Blood Test | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2018年11月28日—FortheFIT,apositiveresultindicatesabnormalbleedinginthelowerdigestivetract.Whilethisbleedingcouldbecausedbycoloncancer,other ...

The primary purpose of the FIT is to help find colorectal cancer or precancerous lesions (such as advanced adenoma and polyps) early. A colon polyp is a small mass of cells. Most polyps do not cause harm, but some can become cancerous if they are not removed.

Colorectal cancers, advanced adenoma, and precancerous polyps can release trace amounts of blood that is excreted with stool. A tiny amount of blood in the stool can be one of the first signs of colorectal cancer. Diagnosing colorectal cancer early can make it easier to treat.

The FIT is used as a screening test that checks for signs of cancer or precancerous lesions if you do not otherwise have symptoms of these conditions. This test is not used if you are already known to have colorectal cancer...