The short answer
Non-invasive colorectal cancer screening — detects hidden blood in stool, measured from a stool sample. At TestWell it costs $59.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest.
Hospital Lab
$120
cash pay
Other Labs
$79
+ lab fees
TestWell
$59.99
+ $6 lab fee
The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a non-invasive screening tool for colorectal cancer that detects hidden (occult) blood in stool samples. Unlike older guaiac-based tests, FIT specifically targets human hemoglobin, reducing false positives from diet or medications. The American Cancer Society recommends annual FIT testing as an acceptable alternative to colonoscopy for average-risk individuals aged 45 and older. A positive result warrants follow-up with a diagnostic colonoscopy.
Fecal Immunochemical Test — at-home stool sample that detects hidden blood from colon polyps and early colorectal cancer. USPSTF-recommended annual screening alternative to colonoscopy.
Average-risk adults 45-75 (annually) per USPSTF. Anyone who declines or postpones colonoscopy. Anyone post-polypectomy needing interval surveillance. Not appropriate if you have IBD or known CRC risk requiring direct visualization.
Sample Type
Stool sample
Fasting
Not required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Quest
1 biomarker tested
Your Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting or dietary restrictions required. Collect a stool sample at home using the provided kit and return it to the lab within the specified timeframe.
A Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) test costs $59.99 at TestWell — $65.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $79.00 at Quest Health (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $120.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $59.99 | $65.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $79.00 | $79.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $120.00 | $120.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
16% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 11290 · Labcorp test no. 182949. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$59.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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