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.
1 biomarker as listed by LetsGetChecked.
This is a faecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks a stool sample for tiny amounts of blood that would not be visible to the eye. Blood in stool can have a number of causes, and this test is commonly used as a first-line screening step before further investigation. LetsGetChecked's own product information notes that a positive result does not mean you have cancer, but leads to a referral to a gastroenterologist or your GP for further examination.
In this comparison group of eight single-marker FIT tests, LetsGetChecked's version is the second most expensive at £79, behind only Blue Horizon Medicals at £79.25 and well above providers from £10 (MyHealthChecked) to £60 (Thriva). Every test in the group measures the same single FIT marker, so the difference between them comes down to price, collection experience and what happens after your sample reaches the lab, rather than clinical depth.
The scores reflect this pattern. Clinical depth scores well because the test measures exactly the single marker it sets out to, which is the point of a FIT screen. clarity and documentation also score well, since the listing sets out the sample type, collection method and turnaround clearly, though it doesn't describe what the report itself looks like. Collection convenience scores well too, as the sample is taken entirely at home with results back within a week. value for money is the weak point, given the £79 cost against a group median of £59.50. Trust signals score strongly on the back of LetsGetChecked's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation and standard doctor review, and results and follow-up benefit from that same doctor review of results.
This suits you if you want a doctor-reviewed FIT test without visiting a GP first, and you are not concerned about paying more than other options for the same single marker. It is also a reasonable choice if you already use LetsGetChecked for other tests and want to keep results in one account.
If price matters more than the provider, Check My Body Health's Bowel Cancer Self-Test Kit is available for £14.99 and Medichecks' qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test for £55, both testing the same FIT marker at a fraction of the cost.
You collect a stool sample at home using the kit provided, then send it to the lab. LetsGetChecked states results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of 2 to 5 days. The fact sheet does not specify further detail on lab processing beyond this doctor review step.
A single-marker FIT test that checks a home stool sample for hidden blood, with results reviewed by a doctor within 2 to 5 days. At £79 it is one of the more expensive options in a comparison group that runs from £10 to £79.25, so you are paying near the top of the market for a single-marker check. The main drawback is value rather than what is measured.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
A stool sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 5 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.4 from 18,836 reviews; accredited lab (CPA approved, ISO certified labs); doctor review as standard; trading 12+ years.
£79.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.50 (+33%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our FIT (bowel) test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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Cheapest bowel screening test in its group
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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.
