Q. What is a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)?

A. A Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a home stool test that is used to look for possible signs of colorectal cancer. FIT looks for a specific type of blood in the stool which helps identify if a person has any polyps in the colon. This test detects human blood from the lower intestines. FIT tends to be more accurate and has fewer false positive results than any other type of tests.