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QuickVue iFOB Test
Colorectal CancerThe QuickVue iFOB (immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood) Test detects the presence of blood in stool specimens. Blood in stool is an indication of a number of 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.
INTENDED USE
The QuickVue iFOB (immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood) test is an immunochemical device intended for the qualitative detection of fecal occult blood by laboratories or physicians’ offices. It is useful in determining gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding found in a number of gastrointestinal disorders, such as: diverticulitis, colitis, polyps, and colorectal cancer. This test is recommended for use in: (1) routine physical examinations or when hospital patients are first admitted, (2) hospital monitoring for GI bleeding in patients, and (3) screening for colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal bleeding from any source.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
| Feature | Benefit |
| Immunochemical test | Specific to human hemoglobin |
| One-step procedure | Easy to use, fewer procedural errors |
| Results in 5 to 10 minutes | Test and treat in the same office visit |
| Bold burgundy test results | Easy to read and interpret |
| Self-contained test Cassette | Clean, easy to use and dispose of |
| Self-contained Specimen Collection Tube | Convenient, odor free collection tube functions as a specimen applicator |
| Pictorial Procedure Card | Clear and simple illustrations to guide the iFOB test procedure |
| All components included in kit | Ready to use, no need for additional equipment |
| Room temperature storage | No refrigerator space needed. No need to wait for reagents to warm up. |
| No dietary restrictions | Improves patient compliance |
| No medication restrictions | Improves patient compliance |
| USPS compliant packaging | Provides save and efficient specimen transport (excluding Cat. # 20201) |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Sample type | Fecal specimen in buffered solution |
| Time to results | 5 to 10 minutes |
| Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
| Internal Controls | Positive and negative |
| External Controls | Positive and negative |
| Analytical sensitivity* | 50 ng hHb/mL buffer or 50 µg hHb/g feces |
| Specificity | Specific to human hemaglobin |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| CLIA complexity | Waived |
QUICKVUE IFOB TEST TRAINING VIDEO
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