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Bowel Health Test
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A FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) test to detect occult (hidden) blood in stool samples.
Blood in stool can be an early sign of bowel cancer or other conditions such as polyps.
Doctor approved
Who is this test for?
- Average Risk Individuals
Aged 45 and older: regular screening is recommended for those aged 45 and above as part of routine colorectal cancer screening. - Individuals with Increased Risk
Family History: those with a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, particularly if a first-degree relative was diagnosed before age 50.
Personal History: individuals who have had colorectal polyps, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis). - Symptomatic Individuals
Gastrointestinal Symptoms: those experiencing symptoms such as unexplained abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or unexplained weight loss may be recommended to undergo the test as part of a broader diagnostic approach.
What is in the test?
- Dipstick test
- Specimen collection tube with extraction buffer
- Reaction tube
- Stool catcher
- Instructions for use
- You will require a timer
How do you perform the test?
Results
Positive: Blood detected in sample
Two coloured lines appear: one in the control region (C) and one in the test region (T). This indicates the presence of faecal occult blood in the stool and may be an indication of bowel cancer or gastrointestinal conditions.
Note: Any shade of colour in the test region should be considered positive.
Negative: Blood not detected in sample
One coloured line appears in the control region (C). No line appears in the test region (T). This indicates that faecal occult blood was not detected in the stool.
Invalid: Testing error. Repeat with a new test
The control line (C) fails to appear. Review the instructions and repeat with a new test kit. If the problem persists, contact support@newfoundland.io.
Want to know more?
Many diseases can cause hidden blood in the faeces. This is also known as faecal occult blood (FOB), human occult blood or human haemoglobin.
In the early stages, gastrointestinal problems such as colon cancer, ulcers, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis and fissures may not show any visible symptoms. Typically, occult blood is passed in such small amounts that it can be detected only through the chemicals used in a FOB test. When detected early, 9 out of 10 cases of bowel cancer can be treated successfully.