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Priced close to the FIT test group median
A stool test using the qFIT method to measure blood in a stool sample, giving a numerical result rather than a simple positive or negative. Suited to adults wanting to check a common early indicator of possible bowel cancer risk.
Second-cheapest FIT test in the comparison group
A rapid at-home stool test for hidden blood (FIT), a marker commonly used to help assess bowel health and flag the need for further investigation.
Mid-priced qFIT test, near the group median
A stool-based qFIT test that checks for hidden blood in your stool, often used to help investigate bowel symptoms or as part of screening.
Mid-priced qFIT test; two cheaper self-test kits exist
Checks for hidden blood in a stool sample, a marker used to assess bowel health. An at-home test suited to those wanting a straightforward, doctor-reviewed check.
Cheapest bowel screening test in its group
A single-marker lateral flow test that checks a stool sample for non-visible (occult) blood, giving a fast indication of possible bowel health issues. Suits adults wanting a quick at-home check rather than a lab-processed result.
Among the priciest FIT tests in its comparison group
A single-marker FIT test that checks a home stool sample for hidden blood. Suited to people wanting a doctor-reviewed bowel screening check without a GP referral.
Most expensive named FIT test in this comparison group
This at-home stool test checks for hidden (occult) blood, which can be an early sign of bowel conditions including cancer. It suits people who want a private bowel health check and are comfortable collecting and posting a stool sample.
One of the pricier qFIT bowel screening tests
This is an at-home qFIT stool test that checks for hidden blood in your stool, the marker NICE recommends for first-line bowel cancer screening in the UK.
Compare fit (bowel) test tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Selph qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test | Check My Body Health Bowel Cancer Self-Test Kit | Thriva qFIT Bowel Health Test | Medichecks qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test | MyHealthChecked Bowel Health Rapid Test | LetsGetChecked Bowel Cancer Screening Test | Blue Horizon Medicals Faecal Immunochemical Test (QFIT) | Bluecrest Wellness Bowel Cancer Risk (qFIT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compare Health Test score | 81.0 /10 Priced close to the FIT test group median | 79.3 /10 Second-cheapest FIT test in the comparison group | 79.1 /10 Mid-priced qFIT test, near the group median | 76.5 /10 Mid-priced qFIT test; two cheaper self-test kits exist | 76.3 /10 Cheapest bowel screening test in its group | 70.9 /10 Among the priciest FIT tests in its comparison group | 70.9 /10 Most expensive named FIT test in this comparison group | 69.4 /10 One of the pricier qFIT bowel screening tests |
| Price | £59.00 | £14.99 | £60.00 | £55.00 | £10.00 | £79.00 | £79.25 | £75.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Doctor Reviewed | ||||||||
| Turnaround Min Days | 1 days | 0 days | 3 days | 4 days | 0 days | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 1 days | 0 days | 3 days | 4 days | 0 days | 5 days | 3 days | 8 days |
| Sample Type | Stool | Stool | Stool | Stool | Stool | Stool | Stool | Stool |
| Collection Model | At-home stool sample by post | At-home rapid self-test (stool sample, results in minutes) | At-home stool sample, free post to lab | At-home stool sample | At-home rapid self-test (stool sample, results in minutes) | At-home stool sample | At-home stool sample by post | At-home self-collection kit posted to the lab |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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