What's a Fit Test?

What's a Fit Test?

What does FIT mean? The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a home stool (poop) test that looks for blood in the stool. There can be many reasons that blood may be found in the stool, including colorectal cancer.

What does it mean if fit test is positive?

An abnormal or positive FIT result means that there was blood in your stool at the time of the test. A colon polyp, a pre-cancerous polyp, or cancer can cause a positive stool test. With a positive test, there is a small chance that you have early-stage colorectal cancer.

How is a fit test performed?

What is a fit test? According to OSHA, “a 'fit test' tests the seal between the N95 mask's, or respirator's, facepiece and your face.” It typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete and should be performed when this type of mask is first used and then at least annually.

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