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About your result
1. I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what does this mean? 2. I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what should I do now? 3. I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what treatment should I expect from my GP? 4. I have had a negative result from POCT Ltd, what does this mean? 5. If I am found to have bowel cancer what happens next? 6. I have had a negative result from POCT Ltd, but I am still concerned, what should I do? 7. How often should I take the test? Q1 I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what does this mean? A A positive result from a faecal occult blood test does not necessarily mean that you have bowel cancer. However, the presence of occult (hidden) blood in your stool samples does require further investigation. A positive result may also alert you to other conditions in the bowel which are not cancerous but which may still require treatment and/or further investigation. Q2 I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what should I do now? A Make an immediate appointment with your GP and take your POCT Ltd results letter with you. The cause of bleeding needs investigating. Q3 I have had a positive result from POCT Ltd, what treatment should I expect from my GP? A Your GP will wish to discuss your particular situation, and may make arrangements for further investigations to be carried out. This could include a colonoscopy to examine your bowel. Q4 I have had a negative result from POCT Ltd, what does this mean? A A negative result shows that occult (hidden) blood was not detected in your stool samples. No screening test is 100% sensitive as cancers and other problems in the bowel can bleed intermittently and blood is not always distributed evenly in the stool. Q5 If I am found to have bowel cancer what happens next? A Your doctor should make appropriate arrangements for the treatment of this disease. Q6 I have had a negative result from POCT Ltd, but I am still concerned, what should I do? A Should you have any concerns visit your GP immediately. Q7 How often should I take the test? A It is recommended that you take the test annually. If you have previously completed a Hemoccult® test we will automatically send you a reminder when your next test is due. |
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