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Is the Clearview ULTRA FOB Test easy to perform? |
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Yes. The patented technology of Clearview ULTRA FOB makes fecal occult blood (FOB) testing easier than
ever before. It only takes two steps to complete the testing procedure. |
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How fast is the time-to-result with the Clearview ULTRA FOB Test? |
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Clearview ULTRA FOB provides results faster than guaiac-based tests. With Clearview ULTRA FOB, positive results are
available in 1 minute, and negative results can be read after only 5 minutes. Guaiac-based tests take as long as 6 minutes for both positive and negative results. |
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Are the results with the Clearview ULTRA FOB Test easy to interpret? |
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Yes. Clearview ULTRA FOB provides visual, qualitative results. The appearance of ANY blue-colored line (no matter how faint) in the test region
with a colored line in the control region indicates a positive result. Very little subjective interpretation is required. |
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Does the Clearview ULTRA FOB Test require training? |
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No. Clearview ULTRA FOB is CLIA waived and does not require any training. |
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| Q: |
The Clearview ULTRA FOB Test is an immunoassay, or an immunochemical
test. How does this type of test compare with traditional guaiac paper tests? |
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The American Cancer Society recognizes immunochemical tests, such as Clearview ULTRA FOB, as being more
patient-friendly and offering equivalent or superior sensitivity and specificity than guaiac-based tests.1 |
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| Q: |
I'm concerned about patient compliance with FOB testing. Does the
Clearview ULTRA FOB Test make sample collection easier for patients? |
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Yes. Clearview ULTRA FOB only requires one sample. Plus, unlike guaiac-based tests that impose strict dietary restrictions on patients (no red meat for 3 days; vitamin and
vegetable restrictions), Clearview ULTRA FOB does not require any dietary restrictions. |
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Reference
- Smith RA, Cokkinides V, Eyre HJ. American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early
Detection of Cancer, 2003. CA Cancer J Clin. 2003;53:27-43.
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