Description
The Quidel QuickVue iFOB Test is the immunochemical fecal occult blood test that screening programs build around, because patients actually complete it. It detects blood in stool from a single specimen, and because it is specific to human hemoglobin, patients follow no dietary or medication restrictions before collecting.
- One Specimen Only – A single sample per patient keeps completion rates up compared with multi day guaiac routines.
- No Diet Restrictions – Human hemoglobin specificity removes the food and medication rules that cause patients to abandon testing.
- Five to Ten Minute Results – Bench reads finish in 5 to 10 minutes once the sample reaches the lab.
- Five Configurations – Complete test kits, tray pack cassettes, bulk cassettes and standalone collection kits cover every program design.
Colorectal Screening That Patients Finish
Blood in stool is an indication of several gastrointestinal disorders, including colorectal cancer, so screening only works when patients return the sample. This immunochemical test needs one specimen collected into a buffered tube, with no diet preparation to explain or enforce. Results read in 5 to 10 minutes, and analytical sensitivity is 50 ng hHb/mL of buffer per the manufacturer. Programs can start with complete kits that bundle cassettes and collection devices, then restock with tray packs or cassette only cases as volume grows. Collection kits are also sold on their own for mail out programs.
Features and Benefits
Assay Design
- Human Hemoglobin Specific – The immunochemical method targets human hemoglobin, unlike guaiac tests that also react to dietary peroxidases from meat and produce.
- One Step Procedure – A simple one step format keeps bench handling short and reduces procedural errors.
Program Configurations
- Complete Test Kits – The 20 test kit bundles cassettes with specimen collection devices for a ready to run start.
- Collection Kits Alone – Ten and forty count collection kits support mail out screening without buying cassettes.
- Bulk Cassettes – Tray packs of 50 and cases of 100 cassettes restock high volume programs at lower handling cost.
Product Specifications
Test Details
- Manufacturer: Quidel (QuidelOrtho)
- Test Type: Immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOB)
- Sample Type: Fecal specimen in buffered solution
- Time to Results: 5 to 10 minutes
- Analytical Sensitivity: 50 ng hHb/mL buffer or 50 µg hHb/g feces (manufacturer stated)
- Specificity: Specific to human hemoglobin
- Controls: Positive and negative control set, sold separately
Storage and Packaging
- Storage: Room temperature, 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)
- Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
- CLIA Complexity: Waived
- Configurations: 20 test kit, 10 or 40 collection kits, 50 cassette tray pack, 100 cassettes per kit in a case of 6 kits
- Sold As: 1 kit or 1 case per configuration selected
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Why Choose the QuickVue iFOB Line
Guaiac screening asks patients for multiple samples plus a list of foods and medicines to avoid, and many quietly never finish. This line asks for one sample and no restrictions, which is the simplest completion story in stool blood testing. The configuration range then lets a program buy exactly the bundle its workflow consumes.
- Completion Friendly – One specimen and zero diet rules remove the two biggest drop off points in screening.
- Buy Only What You Use – Cassette only restocks stop programs from paying again for collection supplies they still hold.
- Mail Out Ready – Standalone collection kits with return packaging support home collection programs.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many samples does a patient provide?
One stool specimen per patient, collected into the buffered collection tube.
Do patients need to avoid foods or medicines first?
No. Because the test is specific to human hemoglobin, the manufacturer states there are no dietary or medication restrictions.
What is the difference between the configurations?
The 20 test kit bundles cassettes with collection devices, tray packs and cassette cases restock testing, and the 10 and 40 count collection kits supply patient collection without cassettes.
How fast are results?
Read results at 5 to 10 minutes after the sample is applied.
Is the test CLIA waived?
Yes. The manufacturer lists the iFOB test as CLIA waived.
Are controls included?
A positive and negative control set is available separately for this test.
