Bowel Cancer Screening Test

To detect blood in the stool, which may indicate the presence of cancerous or precancerous growths in the bowel.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Stool
Collection
At-home stool sample
Results in
2–5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Test specifications

Sample type
stool
Collection method
at-home stool sample
Turnaround time
2–5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by LetsGetChecked.

  • Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

About this test

Bowel cancer is the most common cancer in men and women. As one in two cases of bowel cancer are fatal due to late diagnoses, it's important to highlight risks early. Our home faecal immunochemical test (FIT) can detect small amounts of blood in your stool sample, allowing your physician to treat the cancer, if detected early.

NOTE: If this test comes back as positive, it DOES NOT mean you have cancer, but we will refer you to a consultant Gastroenterologist or your GP for further examination.

Description provided by LetsGetChecked.

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qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test

Proactively monitor your bowel cancer risk with the qFIT test, as used in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This at-home test detects hidden blood in your stool - an early indicator of bowel conditions, including colorectal cancer.

  • At-home test