Check Out the Difference between the FIT product from Polymedco and traditional products.

Annual Detection Tests	OC FIT-CHEK®	Conventional Guaiac Based Tests
Test Overview	Immunological based test specifically designed to test for human hemoglobin in patient’s stool	Tests for the presence of peroxidase activity in patient’s stool
Test Procedure	One Sample from one bowel movement	Three samples from three separate bowel movements
Dietary Restrictions	None	Meat, certain vegetables, fruit and certain supplements (i.e. Vitamin C) three days prior
Medicinal Restrictions	None	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin one-week prior
Cost	Medicare coverage: people over 50 pay no coinsurance and no Part B deductible *In most states, this test is reimbursed by Medicare or major insurance companies	Medicare coverage: people over 50 pay no coinsurance and no Part B deductible *In most states, this test is reimbursed by Medicare or major insurance companies