--- title: Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) Test type: test id: fit-test url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/fit-fecal-immunochemical-test" price_usd: 59.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 65.99 cpt: 82274 category: Cancer Screening sample: Stool sample fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=fit-fecal-immunochemical-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $59.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($65.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 82274 | | Sample | Stool sample | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) test tell you? Non-invasive colorectal cancer screening — detects hidden blood in stool. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? 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. ## Biomarkers measured - Occult Blood (Immunochemical) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $59.99 | $65.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) test cost? 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 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/colorectal-screening-fit-home-collection-kit/11290M.html) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $120.00 | $120.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 11290 · Labcorp test no. 182949. ## How do you prepare? 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. ## Related conditions - Colorectal cancer screening (Z12.11) - Colon polyps (K63.5) - GI bleeding (occult) (K92.1) - Colorectal cancer (C18.9) ## Common questions about the Colon Cancer Screening Test (FIT) test ### How does the FIT test work? 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. ### What if my FIT test is positive? 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. ### How accurate is FIT vs 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. ### How much does a FIT test cost without insurance? 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. ### What is the CPT code for a FIT test? The CPT code for Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) for hemoglobin is 82274. Cologuard (a different stool DNA test) uses 81528. ### Do I need to prepare for the test? 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. ### How often should I do a FIT test? 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). ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=fit-fecal-immunochemical-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ca-19-9-test) — $28.99 - [CA-125 (Ovarian Cancer Marker)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ca-125-test) — $34.99 - [Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/galleri-multi-cancer-detection) — $949.99 - [All Cancer Screening tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/cancer-screening) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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