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Does anyone understand FIT test results please?

LMO
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Hi, I've been bleeding from back passage on and off for months. The last colonoscopy I had was April last year. The result was not positive but I had raised inflammation. This time the FIT test has come back positive. Doctors letter quoted FIT (90) and FCP (1144)  They have said I need another colonoscopy which I'm waiting to hear. 

Does anyone understand what the result means? Should I be worried (obviously I am worrying but currently don't understand the results)

Any advice welcomed, thank you

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  • Hi LMO and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to read that you are worried about your positive FIT test.

    Any results above 10 is considered positive. However, the actual reading is irrelevant. With a positive FIT test (there is blood in the stool) you will have tests (ie colonoscopy) to find out the cause and to rule out bowel cancer.

    As you are aware a positive FIT test does not necessarily mean you have cancer. There are many reasons for a positive FIT test such as Crohn’s disease, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease.

    I understand how anxious it can be to wait for test results. Anxiety UK offers useful tips and advice on how to cope while waiting.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything will be okay for you.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards

    Tina

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  • Hi LMO and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to read that you are worried about your positive FIT test.

    Any results above 10 is considered positive. However, the actual reading is irrelevant. With a positive FIT test (there is blood in the stool) you will have tests (ie colonoscopy) to find out the cause and to rule out bowel cancer.

    As you are aware a positive FIT test does not necessarily mean you have cancer. There are many reasons for a positive FIT test such as Crohn’s disease, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease.

    I understand how anxious it can be to wait for test results. Anxiety UK offers useful tips and advice on how to cope while waiting.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything will be okay for you.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards

    Tina

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