SELFCheck Bowel Health Test (Colon Polyps) - 1 Test

SELFCheck Bowel Health Test is a simple and reliable test to detect symptoms of colon polyps. This is a fast and reliable test with a result within 5 minutes.

Benefits of SELFCheck Bowel Health Test:

• Rapid test to detect the first symptoms of colon polyps, adenomas, carcinomas and other silent lesions.
• Detects occult (hidden) bleeding: 0.14ul blood / 1g stool.
• Fast & reliable - visual result within 5 minutes.
• This test has been extensively evaluated by the largest European screening study (150,000 people over a period of 5 years).
• Cancer of the bowel is the third most common cancer in the UK.
• It usually takes around 5-10 years for colon cancer formation. Therefore early detection is very important and can save lives.
• Everyone over the age of 40 should perform a yearly fecal occult blood test in order to minimise risk and detect colon polyps (precursors of cancer).

Why is this test important?

95% of all cases of colon (bowel) cancer result from benign tumors called polyps that grow inside the colon. This means that this type of cancer is one of the few where the development of tumours can be prevented by early intervention. Polyps in the colon often remain undetected for many years until they develop into a cancerous form. If a polyp is found in time and removed. it can half the development of colon cancer. Early detection of colon cancer is very important and everyone over the age of 40 should perform a yearly fecal occult blood test in order to minimise risk.

When do I perform this test?

This test can be performed quickly at any time of day during a bowel movement. No dietary restrictions are necessary before performing the test.
For Women: This test must not be performed during and within 3 days of your period.

Kit Includes

• 1 sample container with buffer solution and collection stick.
• Sealed foil pouch containing 1 test cassette and desiccant.
• Instructions for use.

A sample of your stool (feaces) is taken with a stick and inserted into a tube that is prefilled with a buffer solution. A drop of this mixture is then placed on the test cassette for evaluation.

Important Information

Please read the enclosed instruction leaflet carefully before performing the test. Keep out of reach of children. Use test only once. Do not use the test after the expiry date. Do not take apart the test cassette. Do not ingest the buffer solution. Store between 4 celsius and 30 celsius. For external use only. After use, the test components can be disposed of with normal household waste. There is no danger from any test component, provided you have used all components according to the instruction leaflet. Consult your G.P. if your reading is positive and before making any medical decisions.