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.
1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.
qFIT checks for hidden (occult) blood in a stool sample. It's commonly used to assess bowel health, since hidden blood can be an early sign of a range of bowel conditions and is a marker some people use to help decide whether to seek further medical investigation.
Among the seven comparable qFIT tests we track, this one is priced at £55, below the £59.50 median. It costs more than MyHealthChecked's Bowel Health Rapid Test (£10) and Check My Body Health's Bowel Cancer Self-Test Kit (£14.99), but less than Selph's qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test (£59), Thriva's qFIT Bowel Health Test (£60), Bluecrest Wellness's Bowel Cancer Risk (qFIT) test (£75), LetsGetChecked's Bowel Cancer Screening Test (£79) and Blue Horizon Medicals' Faecal Immunochemical Test (£79.25).
The test scores reasonably across the board. Value for money is solid given the price sits a little below the group median. Collection convenience is helped by the at-home stool sample, though turnaround is a few days slower than Medichecks' quickest blood tests. As a single-marker test, clinical depth is scored on doing what it sets out to do. Its trust score benefits from the same Trustpilot rating and lab accreditation that apply across Medichecks' catalogue, plus the doctor's comment included with every result.
This suits you if you want a straightforward, doctor-reviewed check for hidden blood in your stool without visiting a clinic, and you're comfortable with the collection taking place at home. It's a reasonable middle-ground option in this comparison group on price.
If cost is the deciding factor, MyHealthChecked's Bowel Health Rapid Test (£10) or Check My Body Health's Bowel Cancer Self-Test Kit (£14.99) are considerably cheaper, though you should check whether either includes a doctor's review before switching.
This is a stool test: you collect a sample at home using the kit provided and send it back for analysis. Once it reaches the lab, it's processed by one of Medichecks' partner labs. Turnaround is around 4 days, and a doctor reviews the result before you receive it.
For £55, this at-home qFIT test sits below the £59.50 median for the seven comparable qFIT tests we track, undercutting five of them, though two cheaper self-test kits exist from MyHealthChecked and Check My Body Health. A doctor reviews your result.
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 4 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£55.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.50 (-8%).
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.
Priced close to the FIT test group median
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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.
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.
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.
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.
