If you have recently been told by your doctor that you require a FIT test to help investigate any gastric symptoms you are having, then you may be curious about what this test is. This website is your dedicated resource for understanding and navigating the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT).
Being asked to complete a FIT test may feel unfamiliar or even daunting, but you’re not alone. This website is here to guide you every step of the way—whether you’re looking for clear instructions, information about the test, or reassurance about what to expect.
Why the FIT Test Matters
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers, but early detection can make a significant difference. The FIT test is a simple and effective way to identify early signs of bowel cancer, often before symptoms arise. By completing your test, you’re taking an important step in protecting your health and well-being.
The symptoms of a wide range of gastroenterological (digestive system) disorders are very common and often overlap. Doctors may request the simple non-invasive FIT as a first step for patients presenting in with lower abdominal symptoms.
Concerned about their condition, patients want quick answers, with minimal intervention. With FIT testing they can have access to more information about the symptoms they exhibit and the possible causes for them.
Many people find collection of the stool sample required for a FIT Test difficult, unpleasant and unhygienic to perform, but there are a number of different methods that make collecting your sample a little easier.
NHS England is encouraging people aged 50 and over to take part in bowel cancer screening, now being offered to 50-year-olds for the first time. Despite the launch, the uptake remains under 60%. Dr. Sadaf Haque from Gloucestershire urges people not to be “squeamish” about the simple process, which involves collecting a small stool sample…
Public Health Wales are pleased to announce the further optimisation of their bowel screening programme by reducing the minimum screening age another year to 50. This reduction marks the completion of their phased roll-out to include all eligible participants aged 50-74 years and will result in thousands more people who are most at risk of…
“New statistics published in Scotland have shown that before the COVID-19 pandemic, uptake of bowel screening had increased. This is good news and largely due to the introduction of the faecal immunochemical test (FIT), which is easier to complete. These statistics, published by Public Health Scotland, show that 63% of those invited to take a…
