This test is a home test that diagnoses colorectal bleeding in the human faeces. It is a rapid qualitative test that is easy to use and detects occult blood by direct binding immunoassay. A stool specimen from the patient is used to identify occult blood using the LFT kit. The results are demonstrated in 10 minutes The ease of use and capability of detecting smaller quantities of occult blood as compared to standard biochemical methods makes this the FIT
test of choice.
Early detection of occult blood signposts the possibility of colorectal malignancy. Early treatment can save lives and prevent all the associated complications. UK bowel cancer screening rules recommend testing regularly after the age of 55-60. For a retailer of the test it allows after sales in the form a doctor consult and further investigations.