Name: Faecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Cassette
SKU: 6509
Availability: InStock

Directions for use: collect faecal specimens

Allow the test, specimen, buffer and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing. Collect faeces in a clean, dry specimen collection container. Best results will be obtained if the assay is performed within 6 hours after collection. Specimen collected may be stored for 3 days at 2-8°C if not tested within 6 hours.

Directions for use: process faecal specimens

Unscrew the cap of the specimen collection tube, then randomly stab the specimen collection applicator into the faecal specimen in at least 3 different sites. Do not scoop the faecal specimen. Screw on and tighten the cap onto the specimen collection tube, then shake the specimen collection tube vigorously to mix the specimen and the extraction buffer. Specimens prepared in the specimen collection tube may be stored for 6 months at -20°C if not tested within 1 hour after preparation.

Directions for use: running the test

Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove the test cassette from the foil pouch and use it within one hour. Best results will be obtained if the test is performed immediately after opening the foil pouch. Hold the specimen collection tube upright and open the cap onto the specimen collection tube. Invert the specimen collection tube and transfer 2 full drops of the extracted specimen (approximately 80µL) to the specimen well (S) of the test cassette, then start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well (S).

Directions for use: reading the results

Read results at 5 minutes. Do not read results after 10 minutes.

Interpretation of results

POSITIVE:* Two lines appear. One coloured line should be in the control line region (C) and another apparent coloured line should be in the test line region (T). specimen. Therefore, any shade of colour in the test line region (T) should be considered positive. NEGATIVE: One coloured line appears in the control line region (C). No line appears in the test line region (T). INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test.

About Faecal Occult Blood (FOB)

Faecal occult blood testing is widely used as an initial screening tool to identify gastrointestinal bleeding that may be associated with colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal conditions. Early detection supports timely referral and further diagnostic investigation.
In the early stages, gastrointestinal problems such as colon cancer, ulcers, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, and fissures may not show any visible symptoms, only occult blood.

What does the Faecal Occult Blood test detect?

The test detects hidden (occult) human blood in faecal (stool) samples. Occult blood is not visible to the naked eye but may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding associated with conditions such as colorectal cancer, adenomas, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease.

How is faecal occult blood used in clinical practice?

Faecal occult blood testing is widely used as an initial screening tool within colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal assessment pathways. It helps identify individuals who may require further diagnostic investigation, such as colonoscopy.

Is a positive FOB result diagnostic of cancer?

No. A positive result indicates the presence of blood in the stool but does not diagnose cancer. Gastrointestinal bleeding can have multiple causes, and all positive results should be followed up with appropriate clinical evaluation and diagnostic procedures.

Are dietary or medication restrictions required before testing?

No dietary restrictions are required when using this immunochemical FOB test. The assay is specific to human haemoglobin, reducing interference from food-derived blood or dietary components.

What type of sample is required for the test?

The test requires a stool sample, collected using the supplied specimen collection device and mixed with extraction buffer prior to testing.

Who is this test intended for?

The Faecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Cassette is intended for professional use only in healthcare and screening settings. It should be used as part of a broader clinical assessment pathway.

25 x test cassettes
25 x specimen collection tubes with extraction buffer
1 x IFU

Faecal Occult Blood Rapid Test Cassette

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