On your lab requisition: Quest “Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure )” (test code 11290)Labcorp “ColoFIT, Occult Blood, Fecal, IA” (test no. 182949)
CPT code: 82274the billing code Quest, Labcorp and hospital labs all use for this test
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 processing 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 processing 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 · typical; varies by lab and draw day
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. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
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.
TestWell orders the same Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) the labs run for doctors' offices, so you can walk into Quest Diagnostics with our requisition — no doctor's visit, a licensed physician authorizes the order, and most patient service centers take walk-ins. The table shows each lab's own test code, the name printed on the requisition, what the lab charges on its own consumer site, and the price through TestWell at that lab (plus one $6 fee per order).
| Lab | Test code | On the requisition | Lab's own site | Through TestWell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | test code 11290 | “Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure )” | $79.00 | $59.99 + $6 |
You choose the lab at checkout; the requisition is written for that lab and arrives by email within minutes. New York and New Jersey orders draw at BioReference. Lab-direct prices are read from the labs' public pages and re-checked regularly.
Where to get it near you: patient service centers by state and city · search by ZIP code
A Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) costs $59.99 at TestWell — $65.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. The labs' own sites list the same test at $79.00 at Quest Health (checked Oct 21, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $120.00 self-pay. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest) | $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 Oct 21, 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
You collect a small stool sample at home using the included kit, mail it back to the lab in the prepaid envelope, and results come back in 5-7 business days. The test detects human hemoglobin in stool (occult blood from colon polyps or cancer) using antibodies that are far more accurate than older guaiac (gFOBT) tests.
A positive FIT does NOT mean cancer — it means blood was detected, which has many causes (hemorrhoids, polyps, IBD). A positive result requires follow-up colonoscopy to identify the source. Studies show ~5% of positive FIT tests find cancer; ~30% find polyps. Don't panic, but don't skip the colonoscopy.
FIT catches ~80% of colorectal cancers and ~30% of advanced polyps in a single round. Annual FIT screening for 10 years approaches the sensitivity of a single colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is more thorough (catches more polyps in one go) but requires prep, sedation, and time off work — FIT is a reasonable alternative for average-risk adults.
On TestWell, the at-home FIT kit is $59.99. Cologuard (a stool DNA test) costs ~$500 without insurance. Walk-in hospital labs charge $80-120 for FIT. A screening colonoscopy without insurance is typically $1,500-4,000.
The CPT code for Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) for hemoglobin is 82274. Cologuard (a different stool DNA test) uses 81528.
No diet restrictions and no medications to stop (a major advantage over older guaiac tests). Just collect the sample at home following the kit instructions. Avoid sampling during your menstrual period or if you have visible blood in stool from hemorrhoids/fissures — both can produce false positives.
Annually if you're using FIT as your primary screening method per USPSTF. If your FIT is positive, follow up with colonoscopy and resume FIT screening per the gastroenterologist's recommendation (often 5-10 years after a clear colonoscopy).
Ordered directly, a Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) lists at $79.00 at Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) (prices checked October 2026). TestWell orders the same test at the same Quest patient service centers for $59.99 — $65.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee — paid out of pocket at checkout with no insurance, doctor's visit or draw fee; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) results are typically ready in 3–5 business days after your draw at Quest. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
No, fasting is not required for a Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) — you can eat normally and book any time of day. 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.
Order the Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) online from TestWell for $59.99 (plus a $6 per-order lab processing fee) — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed. A licensed physician authorizes the order, then you walk into any Quest patient service center near you for the draw (the lab locator on our site lists the closest ones by ZIP code), and results arrive in 3–5 business days.
The Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) is Quest Diagnostics test code 11290 ("Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry (InSure )"), Labcorp test number 182949 ("ColoFIT, Occult Blood, Fecal, IA") (CPT 82274). TestWell orders it under those codes for $59.99 at Quest or Labcorp — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 3–5 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$59.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
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