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GP's across the South West of England are now able to access the Faecal Immunochemical Test a new diagnostic test for the assessment of patients presenting with lower abdominal symptoms, who are classed as "low risk" but not "no risk," of cancer.
The test should be offered to patients without rectal bleeding, who are:
Metrics |
Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon & Gloucestershire
(SWAG Cancer Alliance) |
Devon and Cornwall
(Peninsula Cancer Alliance) |
Overall Total |
Volume of samples received | 1334 | 1225 | 2559 |
Volume of positive tests
|
218 | 135 | 353 |
% of positive tests | 16% | 11% | 14% |
We would like to hear GP views on the implementation and use of the test. You can provide feedback by completing our online survey here
To order more kits please email:
Do not contact your local laboratory they will not hold stocks. Replacement kits should be with you within 5 days.
If you need more information about qFIT testing you can:
Author: Peninsula Cancer Alliance and SWAG Cancer Alliance
Published: December 2018