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Clearview FOB

 

The Clearview FOB test is a rapid, one-step test for the qualitative detection of human occult blood in faeces.

 

Many diseases can cause hidden blood in the faeces. This is also known as Faecal Occult Blood (FOB), human occult blood or human haemoglobin. In the early stages, gastrointestinal problems such as colon cancer, ulcers, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, and fissures may not show any visible symptoms, only occult blood. The traditional testing methods which are Guaiac-based methods, lack sensitivity and specificity and also have diet restrictions prior to testing.

 

FOB testing primarily functions as a screening method for early colorectal cancer. The Clearview FOB test is designed to detect human haemoglobin in faeces. The reason for this approach is that large adenomas and most cancers bleed intermittently in the Gastro Intestinal (GI) tract. The ability to detect resultant blood in faeces may be the only symptom enabling early diagnosis of a potential cancer. Additionally, removing bleeding polyps while still localised within the GI wall can stop them developing into cancers at a later stage

 

 

The Clearview FOB test is a simple and rapid diagnostic test offering fast results and excellent sensitivity. The advanced technology of the Clearview FOB test gives healthcare practitioners extra confidence in its accuracy. The in-built procedural control indicates that the Clearview FOB test has been performed correctly.

 

For full features and benefits of the Clearview FOB test visit the features and benefits section and for more information about Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) visit our about FOB section. For instructions on how to use the Clearview FOB test please scroll down.

 

How to use the Clearview FOB test

Step 1

Collect faecal specimen in a clean, dry specimen collection container (F). To process the faecal specimen unscrew the cap of the specimen collection tube, then randomly stab the specimen collection stick into the faecal specimen in at least 3 different sites (A). Screw on and tighten the cap onto the specimen collection tube,then shake the specimen collection tube vigorously to mix the specimen and the extraction buffer.

 

Step 2

Hold the specimen collection tube upright and break off the tip of the specimen collection tube (B). Invert the specimen collection tube and transfer 2 full drops of the extracted specimen

(approx. 90 µL) to the specimen well (S) of the test device, then start the timer.

Step 3

Wait for the coloured line/lines to appear. Read results at 5 minutes.

 

 

*See the Clearview FOB test package insert for complete instructions.