Bowel Cancer

What Does This Test Check?

These tests use the qFIT method to check for hidden blood in a stool sample, a screening marker that helps spot possible bowel problems early.

Four options are listed, Goodbody Clinic at £69, Bluecrest Wellness at £75, Check4Cancer at £93 and MyHealthChecked at £10, the cheapest and also the fastest with a result in about five minutes. The most expensive qFIT from Check4Cancer tends to include extra screening support, so compare what each price covers.

A qFIT result may indicate hidden blood that needs follow-up, but a negative result does not rule out bowel disease and any new symptoms or a positive screen should be discussed with a GP.