QFIT faecal immunochemical test
QFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) measures tiny amounts of human blood in a stool sample that cannot be seen by eye. Doctors use it to help decide who needs further bowel investigation, such as a colonoscopy. It costs £50 at The Vesey, Sutton Coldfield, with no referral needed.
About QFIT
A raised result means blood was found in your stool. It does not mean you have cancer: bleeding can come from many causes, such as piles, polyps or inflammation. A raised result does mean you should be assessed by a doctor, usually with a referral for further bowel investigation.
Adults with bowel symptoms who want a first test, often alongside a GP assessment.
If you are eligible for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, please complete your home kit when it arrives. This private test does not replace it.
A normal result makes some serious bowel conditions less likely, but it does not rule them out. If your symptoms continue, see a doctor.
How it works
- 1Book online
Choose your test and pay when you book. Appointments run Tuesday to Friday at The Vesey, Sutton Coldfield.
- 2Collect your kit
A short visit to collect your sample kit, with step-by-step instructions and a chance to ask questions.
- 3Take the sample at home
Collect a small stool sample at home using the kit and return it to us as instructed.
- 4Results and next steps
Your sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory. A GP reviews any result outside the normal range, and you can book a follow-up appointment to discuss it.
Book the QFIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test)
- Stool kit and instructions from our team
- Quantitative result for blood in the stool
- Any raised result reviewed by a GP
- Referral for further investigation if needed
- No GP referral needed
Comparing tests? See all four gut health tests. Questions before you book? WhatsApp us or call 0121 387 3705.
Why test with The Vesey
Alongside the microbiome test we offer the stool tests GPs use: FIT for hidden blood, faecal elastase for pancreatic function and the H. pylori stool antigen test.
You collect your kit and instructions from our team at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield and can ask questions face to face, rather than ordering a kit online and working it out alone.
A GP reviews any result outside the normal range. You can book a follow-up GP or dietetics appointment here, and we can refer you to a gastroenterologist if needed.
A gut test is never a reason to wait. If you have bleeding, weight loss, a lasting change in bowel habit or difficulty swallowing, we tell you to see a doctor promptly.
QFIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) FAQs
What is a QFIT test?
A quantitative faecal immunochemical test, which measures the amount of human blood in a stool sample. It helps doctors decide who needs further bowel investigation.
Is QFIT the same as NHS bowel screening?
The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme also uses a FIT test, sent to eligible people at home. This private test is for anyone who wants testing outside that programme and does not replace it.
How much is the QFIT test?
£50, paid when you book online. The price includes the kit and laboratory analysis.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book and pay online without a referral.
How do I collect the sample?
At your appointment our team gives you the kit and walks you through the instructions. You collect a small stool sample at home using the kit and return it to The Vesey as instructed, and we send it to the laboratory.
Who reviews the results?
A GP reviews any result outside the normal range. You can book a follow-up GP appointment to discuss your results, and we can refer you to a gastroenterologist if needed.