my health checked Bowel Health Rapid Test Instructions
- June 12, 2024
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my health checked Bowel Health Rapid Test Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: this leaflet must be used alongside the Instructions for use.
This self-test kit can be used by adults (aged 18 or over), or by those under 18 with the supervision of an adult. This test involves collection of a stool sample, which can be performed at home. This test is not suitable for diagnosis; it is a screener test that gives an indication for human occult blood in stools.
Many diseases can cause hidden blood in the faeces. This is also known as faecal occult blood (FOB), human occult blood, or human haemoglobin. In the early stages, gastrointestinal problems such as colon cancer, ulcers, polyps, colitis, diverticulitis, and fissures many not show any visible symptoms. Typically occult blood is passed in such small amounts that it can be detected only through the chemicals used in a FOB test. When detected early, 9 out of 10 cases of bowel cancer can be treated successfully.
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MATERIALS PROVIDED
- Dipstick test
- Specimen collection tube with extraction buffer
- Reaction tube
- Stool catcher
- Product summary leaflet
- Instructions for use
MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED
- Timer
- Specimen collection container
Understanding your bowel health rapid test results
Once you have collected your sample and performed your test, you must wait 5
minutes before you read the results. Do not interpret the result after 10
minutes.
Symptoms to look out for:
- A change in bowel habit
- Blood in your stool
- Abdominal pain
- Unexplained weight loss
Read results at 5 mins.
References:
- Shah, Reena, et al. •Biomarlcers for Early Detection of Colorectol Cancer and Polyps: Systematic Review Biomorkers for Early Detection of Colorectol Cancer.• Cancer Epidemiology, Biomorkers & Prevention 23.9 (2014): 1712-1728.
- Zhou, Elinor, and Samara Rtflcin. •colorectal cancer and diet rislc V&rSUS prevention, is diet on intervention?.· Gostroenterology Clinics 50.1 (2021): 101-111.
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