Bowel Cancer Home Test Kit
Bowel Cancer Testing
Bowel Cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and caused over 16,000 deaths.
Taking a bowel cancer test can reduce your risk of dying from bowel cancer and now your can take the test from home.
Send your sample to our partner UKAS accredited laboratory for anaylsis and results.
KIT COST:£99.00
Our laboratory is trusted by world-renowned hospitals
This test is processed by HCA Laboratories, which is part of HCA Healthcare: one of the largest providers of private healthcare in the country. So, as well as carrying out thousands of tests daily for GP surgeries, hospitals and other clients across the UK, the lab supports world-famous HCA hospitals such as The Portland, The Princess Grace, The Harley Street Clinic and London Bridge Hospital.
How it works in 4 simple steps to complete the test
Step 1
Order your test
When ordering your test please allow one to two working days for delivery, then choose how to return your swab to us. You can either use the prepaid postage which is on the return package, or you can personally drop the sample at our drop-off centre in Central London.
If you require a test kit urgently, please contact support@nahealthcare.co.uk
Step 2
Take your test at home
Following the instruction booklet provided within your kit (or you can download a copy here).
You are recommended to take the test in the morning where possible.
If you have any concerns about the steps outlined, please contact us.
Step 3
Return the sample to us
Please return your sample in the pouch provided with your kit on the same day.
Step 4
Wait for your results
Once we have received your sample, we will send you an official diagnostic report via email within 3 - 5 working days.
If there are any markers for concern raised in your diagnostic report, we will share details of specialist medical staff who can provide you with follow-up support.
Do you have any unanswered questions
The qFIT Bowel Cancer Test is suitable for anyone aged 50 and above, or younger if you have any family history of bowel cancer.
You should collect your sample between Monday and Thursday, and return the sample in the provided pouch on the same day, either using the pre-applied postage or in-person, direct to our partner laboratory in Central London.
The results will be available within 3 to 5 days of your sample being received by the laboratory.
You'll receive an official diagnostic report by email.
The Bowel Cancer Home Kit contains:
• 1 Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT)
• 1 returns pouch
• 1 patient details form
• 1 instructions document
Bowel cancer will often present no symptoms.
Symptoms can include:
Blood in your stool
An unexplained change in your bowel habits
Rectal bleeding
Unexplained pain in the abdomen
- Unexplained weight loss
- A pain or lump in your abdomen
Feeling weak, fatigued and breathless
If you develop any of these symptoms, you should make an appointment to see your GP.
If you're results are abnormal, we will be in touch with you to provide you with recommended next steps, including putting you in touch with a specialist primary care team. You should also provide your results to your GP.
The kits can last up to 1 year. Each qFIT test has an expiry date shown on the individual test.
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