Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), in Howrah

Fasting and dietary instructions:

Collect the stool sample in the provided sealed container. For accuracy, collect small amounts from different parts of the sample. Avoid iron supplements, antidiarrhoeal medication, and antibiotics for 3 days before collection unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Medication guidance:

Continue taking all regular prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically asked you to stop before this test. Inform the lab staff about all medications, supplements, and herbal remedies you are currently taking. Some substances affect specific test values, and this information helps your doctor interpret results accurately.

What to bring:

Bring your prescription, a government-issued ID, and your OPD insurance details. Inform the phlebotomist of any recent illness, active infections, allergy to latex, or history of fainting during blood draws , so appropriate care can be taken during the procedure.

Timing:

The best time for blood tests is in the morning after an overnight fast and a night of normal rest. Stress, poor sleep, and strenuous activity can affect several hormonal and metabolic markers. Booking a morning slot minimises these variables.

When does a doctor order Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)?

Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to support, confirm, or rule out a clinical diagnosis. It may also follow up on a previously abnormal result, assess your response to a new treatment, serve as a baseline before starting a medication that affects the measured marker, or form part of a pre-operative health assessment.

Who should get Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) done?

Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is commonly used in colorectal cancer screening panels and as a first-step test for unexplained rectal bleeding or new bowel changes. Doctors order it when patients have symptoms such as visible blood, persistent change in bowel habits, or unexplained anemia. Anyone with persistent, unexplained symptoms , fatigue, weight changes, recurrent infections, or pain , that have not yet been investigated should include Japanese-style Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) as part of their diagnostic workup. Adults above 35 who have not had a comprehensive health panel in the past year should also consider it as part of a routine preventive assessment.

What happens after the results are ready?

Once your results are available, book a follow-up consultation with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist to review the findings. Your doctor will explain what each value means, compare it against the reference range, and advise on the next steps , whether that is lifestyle guidance, a repeat test, medication adjustment, or a referral. All GetVisit reports are stored digitally and can be shared with any doctor or specialist instantly from your phone.