Special instructions
How to prepare for your test
Prepare for your qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test by following these instructions. If you’re on your period, wait until your period has ended before collecting your sample to avoid contamination. Collect your stool sample at any time of day. Avoid taking this test if you have hemorrhoids (piles), an anal fissure, or if you’ve had a procedure involving the digestive tract in the last 14 days, like a biopsy or colonoscopy.
FAQ’s
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The qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) measures levels of human globin proteins in your stool, a component of blood. It’s a sensitive marker for identifying early signs of bowel cancer or other conditions affecting the digestive tract, making it a useful screening tool.
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The qFIT test can’t diagnose bowel cancer or inflammatory bowel disease – if you’re result is positive, you’ll likely need a repeat test or further investigations to determine the cause. Occasionally, the qFIT test may return a positive result even when there is no significant health issue (false positive), or it may miss detecting blood present in the stool (false negative).