- I don’t feel confident to do the test
- Bowel screening doesn’t seem clean
- I don’t want to keep my samples in the fridge
- Life is busy. How do I remember to do the test?
- Why do I need to screen for bowel cancer?
- Is the bowel screening test right for me?
- Do I have to take part in the program?
- What does it mean if my test is positive?
Bowel screening doesn’t seem clean
Doing the bowel screening test is like other things you might do, such as changing a nappy, cleaning up after a pet, or even cleaning the toilet.
Doing the test is hygienic, quick and easy - just wash your hands as normal once you are done.
Everything you need is in the kit.
- The flushable toilet liner catches your poo in the toilet bowl.
- Use the collection stick to get a tiny sample – this is the only thing that touches the poo.
- Click the lid of the sample tube shut and nothing will leak.
There is a zip-lock bag in the kit to store your samples until it is time to mail them back for testing.
If you are still concerned about hygiene, you can wear gloves when collecting your samples.
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