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Faecal Occult Blood (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

FOB
FOBT

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FAO

Specimen Types:

Faeces

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

If multiple specimens are required please collect over separate days (e.g., 3 specimens required over 3 separate days).

Inpatient requests: testing will only be performed after approval from the hospital gastroenterology registrar. The test will only be performed if the indication is clearly stated and the name of the gastroenterology registrar giving approval is provided on the request form. Requests that do not meet the stated criteria will be rejected.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature