Colorectal cancer test IFOBT
Don't want to wait for the population screening and request a colorectal cancer test (IFOBT) yourself?
Then take the colorectal cancer screening test, by sending a little stool to our laboratory. It's as simple as passing a mascara roller through your stool, putting it in the tube and then sending the tube by mail to the lab.
For more information about this test read herehttps://info.bloodtesting.nl/darmkankerzelftest/
Starting in 2014, Dutch people between the ages of 55 and 75 will receive a call every two years to submit stool samples. This stool will be checked for blood traces. Blood traces can possibly indicate colon cancer, but may also have another cause.
This test is only for people up to age 55, after that you are covered by the population screening, where you will be tested for colon cancer for free every two years until age 75. Read information about the population screening here . The gold standard for follow-up testing after a positive result from the population screening is a colonoscopy. If you have blood traces in your stool, you will be offered further investigation into the cause of the blood traces.
When you will be sent an invitation depends on your year of birth. If you don't want to wait for this, you can also order this test yourself here.
Participants receive a stool test, which they send to the laboratory for analysis. If blood is found in the stool, the test result is positive. In that case, they are referred for further testing, diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment.
The stool test is only for people who have no symptoms.
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The IFOBT test is NOT intended for risk groups.
Someone belongs to a risk group if they: have had colon cancer or colon polyps before or have complaints such as:
- visible blood loss in the stool
- empty urge
- unexplained weight loss
- anemia
- if the stool pattern has changed recently
- has a first-degree relative (father, mother or child) who has contracted bowel cancer before the age of 50.
- two first-degree relatives who developed colon cancer after the age of 50.
- knows that there is a form of hereditary colon cancer in the family.
In all these cases, careful examination is needed, usually including a bowel examination. Your family doctor will refer you for this. An IFOBT test does not provide sufficient certainty in these cases.
You better not collect a sample of your stool if you see blood in your
stools due to menstruation.
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Is it anonymous?
Blood test never gives the results to insurer or (family) physician. You will receive the blood tubes at the address you provide, they have a barcode that communicates with your research, but it is not traceable by anyone what is tested, only by the lab system. The results are sent exclusively to the e-mail address you provide. You can also place the order under another name, however, do not change your date of birth, as the results will be related to your gender and age.
How do I receive my results?
You will receive your results in a PDF document by email. If the result of a test is extremely low or high and immediate medical intervention is required, you will be contacted for a personal consultation before receiving your results. Other abnormal values are indicated with an arrow up for a high value and/or an arrow down for a low value. A urine and/or blood test is a snapshot, sometimes it's wise to repeat the tests after a month if there is room for improvement. In case of medical complaints you should always consult your doctor.
I want to discuss my results with a doctor. Is this possible?
Yes, you can visit your own doctor with the results. You can also request a consultation via our 'Extra services'. We have several internists and coaches with whom you can discuss your results and who can also help you with any problems/complaints you may have.
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