Highly Sensitive FIT Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDetecting such small traces of blood can be an early indicator of serious changes in the digestive system. This is especially important to highlight in March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the laboratory of the International Medical Center Priora<\/a><\/strong>, a highly specific and sensitive FIT test is used \u2014 a Fecal Immunochemical Test for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin (blood) in a stool sample. The analysis is performed using the OC-Sensor Ceres device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Laboratorijski](\"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Seric-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFIT is used as a screening test for suspected colorectal cancer in individuals who have no symptoms. It is a type of fecal occult blood test, which is the medical term for hidden bleeding. Occult blood in the stool may be a sign of cancer or polyps<\/strong> in the colon or rectum. Polyps are noncancerous growths that can become cancerous over time. If this immunochemical test is positive for hemoglobin in the stool sample, a colonoscopy is usually required to identify the source of bleeding,\u201d explains Professor Vatroslav \u0160eri\u0107, PhD,<\/a><\/strong> specialist in medical biochemistry and Head of Laboratory at IMC Priora.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProf. \u0160eri\u0107: The Sample Can Also Be Sent by Mail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe stool sample is placed in a special plastic container, as shown in the images in this text. Using the probe attached to the container cap, patients collect a small sample from the stool surface and place it into the container. The tightly closed container<\/strong> can be delivered in person or sent by mail to Priora. It is important to deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible<\/strong>. The result is available on the same day the sample is received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Upute](\"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gastro.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe container, as well as instructions for sample collection, can be obtained in our laboratory or at our Gastroenterology Clinic<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPatients often ask whether a special diet is required before the sample is collected.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo special dietary measures are necessary, as the test is not affected by substances from food. However, seven days before the test, it is not recommended to take medications that may cause bleeding in the digestive tract and consequently lead to the presence of blood in the stool,\u201d emphasizes Professor \u0160eri\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FIT test is a simple and fast way to detect changes that can save lives. It is important to remember that colorectal cancer is curable in 95 percent<\/strong> of cases if detected early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the laboratory of the International Medical Center Priora<\/a><\/strong>, a highly specific and sensitive FIT test is used \u2014 a Fecal Immunochemical Test for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin (blood) in a stool sample. The analysis is performed using the OC-Sensor Ceres device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FIT is used as a screening test for suspected colorectal cancer in individuals who have no symptoms. It is a type of fecal occult blood test, which is the medical term for hidden bleeding. Occult blood in the stool may be a sign of cancer or polyps<\/strong> in the colon or rectum. Polyps are noncancerous growths that can become cancerous over time. If this immunochemical test is positive for hemoglobin in the stool sample, a colonoscopy is usually required to identify the source of bleeding,\u201d explains Professor Vatroslav \u0160eri\u0107, PhD,<\/a><\/strong> specialist in medical biochemistry and Head of Laboratory at IMC Priora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stool sample is placed in a special plastic container, as shown in the images in this text. Using the probe attached to the container cap, patients collect a small sample from the stool surface and place it into the container. The tightly closed container<\/strong> can be delivered in person or sent by mail to Priora. It is important to deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible<\/strong>. The result is available on the same day the sample is received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe container, as well as instructions for sample collection, can be obtained in our laboratory or at our Gastroenterology Clinic<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients often ask whether a special diet is required before the sample is collected.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo special dietary measures are necessary, as the test is not affected by substances from food. However, seven days before the test, it is not recommended to take medications that may cause bleeding in the digestive tract and consequently lead to the presence of blood in the stool,\u201d emphasizes Professor \u0160eri\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The FIT test is a simple and fast way to detect changes that can save lives. It is important to remember that colorectal cancer is curable in 95 percent<\/strong> of cases if detected early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nProf. \u0160eri\u0107: The Sample Can Also Be Sent by Mail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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