Introduction: FIT is one option for CRC screening in average risk patients. FIT has superior performance characteristics compared to older guaiac-based Hemoccult II cards. When utilized appropriately, FIT has a sensitivity and specificity for cancer detection of 94% and 87.5%, respectively (Am J Gastro 2006; Ann Intern Med 2007). Aim: To evaluate if FIT is being utilized appropriately for screening in a veteran population. Methods: EMR reviewed of ninety consecutive veterans with FIT positive tests referred to GI between September 2015 & February 2016, to ascertain: 1) appropriateness of FIT testing, 2) patient understanding and significance of a positive result, 3) prior colonoscopy performed within ten years, 4) history of adenoma or colon cancer & 5) proper collection of FIT specimen. Patients who refused colonoscopy were called. FIT was deemed appropriate when performed in average risk patients as initial screening test for CRC. Results: Median age of patient was 67 +/- SD 9.6. 86 were male, 4 were female. Conclusion: In over 50 % of our veteran population who tested positive, FIT utilization was inappropriate. Similar inappropriate use of FOBT among veterans has been previously shown (Am J Gastro 2006). Better education of primary care providers (PCP's) and patients is necessary before implementation of new tests in order to ensure appropriate & cost effective screening and utilization of resources. Based on our results, we are undertaking an educational initiative for primary care providers.Table 1Table 2