WhiteLab FOB Fecal Occult Blood Rapid Test, 1 Test

In short: The WhiteLab FOB rapid test is designed for home self-testing: it was developed for the qualitative detection of human blood in stool that is not visible to the naked eye (occult blood), even in small amounts. One-step test cassette; the result can be read in 5 minutes, with 99.1 percent accuracy according to the manufacturer.

Key Features

• Analyte: human occult blood (qualitative), even in small amounts
• Sample: stool
• Format: one-step test cassette
• Result: readable in 5 minutes
• Accuracy: 99.1 percent (manufacturer's data)
• Pack size: 1 test cassette
• CE 0123 marked rapid diagnostic medical device approved for home self-testing

What Does the Result Mean?

The test only indicates whether blood can be detected in the sample; it does not determine the cause. Hidden blood can get into the stool for a variety of reasons, so a positive result always calls for a medical examination. The test is for in vitro diagnostic use only, which means the sample is examined outside the body.

Who Is It For?

For those who want to check at home, as a self-test, whether there is occult blood in their stool, and decide on that basis whether a medical examination is needed. It is a good idea to write down the result and mention it during your medical consultation.

Why a Home Rapid Test?

The test can be done discreetly in your own home, without an appointment, and gives a result within minutes. This makes it easier to decide whether you should see a doctor, and you can take the result with you to the consultation. It is especially useful if you find it hard to make time for an appointment at a doctor's office or are looking for a more discreet option.

Use and Storage

Please follow the instructions for use in the package exactly, especially the steps on sample collection and reading time, as following them affects the result. Read the instructions all the way through before collecting the sample, and have a clock or timer ready so you keep to the reading time. Keep the test in its original, unopened packaging until use.

Important Information

The rapid test gives a preliminary, informational result: it does not provide a diagnosis and does not replace a medical examination. If the result is positive or uncertain, or if your symptoms persist despite a negative result, see a doctor, who will decide on any further tests.

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Trusted Sources

• NNGYK – National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (Hungary)