Early detection saves lives. From November 2025 to March 2026, The Vesey is offering QFIT Bowel Cancer Screening for just £40 — available to anyone aged 40 and over.
The QFIT (Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a quick, simple, and highly effective way to detect hidden blood in the stool — an early sign of bowel cancer. No hospital visit, no waiting lists, just fast results and peace of mind.
For added reassurance, you can also book an optional GP follow-up appointment for £30, to discuss your results in detail and get expert medical advice.
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Available November 2025 – March 2026.
The qFIT (quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a home-based stool test that is part of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. It detects hidden traces of blood in your faeces that are not visible to the naked eye.
How the qFIT test works
- The test is designed to detect early signs of bowel cancer, as well as other bowel conditions like polyps or inflammatory bowel disease.
- It works by measuring the level of haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, which can be released into the stool when there is bleeding in the lower bowel.
- The qFIT is an improvement on older faecal occult blood (FOB) tests, as it is more accurate and is not affected by dietary changes.
- Since it is quantitative, it provides a precise measurement of how much blood is detected, unlike the older tests that only offered a simple positive or negative result.
What your qFIT results mean
- A negative result means no blood was detected, making it very unlikely that you have bowel cancer. For example, a result under 10 μg Hb/g of faeces means the chance of having cancer is less than 0.1%.
- A positive result means blood was detected, but this does not automatically mean you have bowel cancer. The bleeding can be caused by other conditions such as haemorrhoids (piles), inflammatory bowel disease, or ulcers.
- If your result is positive, your GP will discuss the next steps with you, which may include a colonoscopy to investigate the cause of the bleeding.
How accurate is the test?
The qFIT is highly sensitive for detecting bowel cancer, with a negative predictive value of approximately 99.9%. However, it's important to understand the following limitations:
- False positives: Most people with a positive qFIT result will not have bowel cancer, with other conditions being the cause of the bleeding. You may be referred to an NHS 2week wait clinic, or opt to have Capsule Colon Endoscopy at The Vesey for added piece of mind.
- False negatives: In rare cases, a small amount of blood might be missed. A single test will detect about 84.1% of bowel cancers, while doing two tests can increase the detection rate to 96.6%.
How to do the test
The qFIT is a simple home test. Your kit will contain everything you need to collect a sample:
- Do not let your poo touch the toilet water, as this can affect the results. A clean container or some toilet paper can be used to catch the sample.
- Scrape the stick from the test tube lid across the surface of the sample until the grooves are covered.
- Place the stick back in the sample bottle, secure the cap tightly, and shake it to mix the contents.
- Post the sample in the provided return envelope as soon as possible.
How to prepare for the test
- No dietary changes are needed before taking the qFIT test, unlike older tests.
- Avoid taking the test if you are currently menstruating or have bleeding haemorrhoids.
- If you have new or persistent bowel symptoms, you should contact your GP even if you have had a recent negative screening result.
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or a diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes.
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