Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) | Bowel Cancer Screening

Overview:

Check for hidden blood in your stool with a clinic-based Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT).

Our Faecal Immunochemical Test, also known as a FIT test, is a simple bowel screening test used to detect hidden blood in a stool sample. Hidden blood, also called occult blood, may be linked to bowel health concerns such as colorectal polyps, inflammation, haemorrhoids, or bowel cancer.

This clinic-based FIT test helps identify whether human haemoglobin is present in your stool sample. It does not diagnose bowel cancer, but it may help indicate whether further medical assessment or investigation is needed.

If you are concerned about your bowel health, have a family history of colorectal cancer, or have been advised to complete bowel screening, this test can provide useful information to support your next steps.

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What Is a Faecal Immunochemical Test?

A faecal immunochemical test checks a stool sample for human haemoglobin, a protein found in blood. The test is designed to detect very small amounts of blood that may not be visible when you go to the toilet.

Blood in stool can occur for several reasons. Some causes are minor, while others may require further investigation. A positive FIT result does not mean you have bowel cancer, but it should be discussed with a GP or healthcare professional.

A negative result can be reassuring, but it does not completely rule out bowel cancer or other bowel conditions, especially if symptoms are present.

Who Is This Test For?

This FIT test may be suitable for individuals who:

• Are aged 40 or above, or have been advised to test by a healthcare professional.
• Have a family history of colorectal cancer or bowel polyps.
• Want to check for hidden blood in stool.
• Are concerned about bowel health or gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Have noticed changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhoea or constipation.
• Experience abdominal discomfort, unexplained fatigue, or anaemia.
• Would prefer a clinic-based testing option rather than a home test kit.

Red Flags: When to Seek Medical Attention

Please seek prompt medical advice if you experience any of the following:

• Visible blood in your stool or rectal bleeding.
• Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
• Significant unintended weight loss.
• A persistent or worsening change in bowel habit.
• Ongoing symptoms that are new, unexplained, or causing concern.

A FIT test should not delay medical care if you have worrying symptoms.

What This Test Does:

The Faecal Immunochemical Test detects human haemoglobin in your stool sample. This helps identify hidden blood, which may be linked to bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Testing may help identify a marker linked to bowel health concerns, but it is not a diagnosis. If blood is detected, you should discuss your result with a GP or healthcare professional, who may recommend further assessment.

What This Test Includes:

Sample needed:

Why Choose the Faecal Immunochemical Test?

• Checks for hidden blood: Detects tiny amounts of blood in stool that may not be visible.
• Supports early investigation: May help identify when further bowel health assessment is needed.
• Clinic-based option: Suitable for people who prefer arranging their test through a clinic service.
• Non-invasive sample: Requires a stool sample only, with no blood draw needed.
• No fasting required: You do not need to fast before this test.
• No dietary restrictions: You do not usually need to change your diet before the test.
• Clear, easy-to-understand results: Your report explains whether hidden blood has been detected and what your next steps may be.

Results:

• Availability: 3 working days
• Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, clearly showing whether hidden blood has been detected. Your report will also include guidance on appropriate next steps, which may include seeking medical advice.
• Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise whether further assessment or investigation may be appropriate. Additional fees may apply.

Preparation Required:

• Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test.
• Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.
• Dietary restrictions: You do not need to change your diet before this test.
• Sample collection: Follow the instructions carefully to avoid contamination and ensure your sample is suitable for testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take Control of Your Bowel Health Today

Hidden blood in stool is not always visible. A faecal immunochemical test offers a simple way to check this important bowel health marker and understand whether further medical assessment may be needed.

?? Book your FIT test today.
?? Get clear results and guidance on your next steps.

1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
6. Attend to do your test.
7. Results are emailed to you.

All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.

Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.

You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.