Bowel Health FIT Test (qFIT)
Concerned about your gut health or a family history of bowel cancer? This quantitative FIT (qFIT) checks for tiny traces of blood in a stool sample that you can't see. A positive result doesn't diagnose cancer and a normal result doesn't rule it out, but it shows whether further investigation is worthwhile, with clear next steps within 2-3 working days. If you have symptoms such as bleeding, weight loss or a persistent change in bowel habit, see a doctor rather than relying on this test.
A doctor-written report.
Doctor-written reports, with an optional opportunity to discuss your results with a doctor.
- Your blood test — processed by a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory.
- A doctor-written report — your results reviewed personally by Dr James Coleman, a practising GMC-registered GP, and explained in plain English.
- Clear next steps — what your results may mean, and what to do next where appropriate.
- Optional GP appointment — want to talk it through? You can book a private appointment to discuss your results.
Choose how you'd like your sample taken
Your postal kit is included. No extra collection fee.
- Doctor-reviewed report
- Free tracked delivery
- Results in 2–3 working days
- Actionable next steps
Dr James Coleman
“Every Brooksby report is written personally. You get a plain-English interpretation and a clear next step — not just numbers on a page.”
Simple from start to finish
Order your test
Choose online in minutes. Your kit is dispatched and on its way to you.
Collect your sample
Stool Sample Collection
Post it back
Drop your pre-paid, tracked envelope in any postbox. We take it from there.
Your doctor-written report
Reviewed by a practising doctor. Delivered to your secure portal within 2–3 working days.
Follow-up if you need it
If anything in your report needs discussing, you can request a follow-up with our GP from your account — free, and entirely optional.
Your results, explained in a written report
What you actually get in this test
1 marker analysed by a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory.
A GP-led service from start to finish
Written interpretation, not a PDF
Your results come with Dr Coleman's written interpretation — what each marker means and what to do about it, in plain English.
doctor-written report included
Every report is written by Dr Coleman, a practising GP — not auto-generated and not outsourced.
A named doctor, not a team
Your report is signed by Dr Coleman personally. Not an anonymous review pool.
UKAS-accredited UK lab
Recognised clinical laboratory standards (ISO 15189). Consistent, reliable analysis.
One-off, no subscription
You order the test, you get the report, you own the data. No ongoing fees.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before ordering your Bowel Health FIT Test (qFIT).
What is a qFIT test?
A quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) checks for tiny traces of blood in your stool that are invisible to the naked eye. Blood in the stool can have many causes, including haemorrhoids, inflammation, polyps and, in some cases, bowel cancer. It is the same type of test used by the NHS bowel cancer screening programme. A positive result does not diagnose cancer, and a normal result does not rule it out. If you have symptoms such as rectal bleeding, a persistent change in bowel habit, unexplained weight loss or abdominal pain, see a doctor rather than relying on this test.
Who should consider this test?
This test is useful for:
Anyone with a family history of bowel cancer or polyps
Those experiencing changes in bowel habits lasting more than three weeks
People aged 40 and over wanting proactive screening
Anyone who wants checking before they become eligible for NHS bowel screening
How do I collect the stool sample?
Your kit includes a sample collection device and clear instructions. You collect a small stool sample using the probe provided, seal it in the tube and return it to the lab using the prepaid packaging. The process takes less than a minute.
What does a positive result mean?
A positive result means hidden blood was detected in your sample. This does not mean you have bowel cancer. Many causes exist, including haemorrhoids, polyps and inflammation. A positive result means further investigation is recommended, usually a colonoscopy. Your GP report will explain the result clearly and advise on next steps.
How will I receive my results?
Secure online results with a GP-written explanation from Brooksby Medical in 2 to 3 working days.
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A simple sample, a UKAS-accredited lab, and a doctor-written report personally interpreted by Dr Coleman.
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