Bowel Cancer (FOBT) Check
$105 NZD
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world - 1 in 13 Australians will develop the disease in their lifetime. When identified early, 90% of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.
Around 30% people who develop bowel cancer have either a hereditary contribution, family history or a combination of both. The risk of developing bowel cancer rises sharply from age 50, but the number of Australians under age 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer has been increasingly steadily.
What's included
Faecal Occult Blood
Bowel (or colorectal) cancer causes the second highest number of cancer deaths in New Zealand after lung cancer. However, around 90% of bowel cancer cases are cured if detected early. Screening for bowel cancer typically involves a faecal occult test which specifically detects hidden blood in stool by identifying human haemoglobin, indicating potential issues like colorectal polyps, inflammation, or cancer.
Test instructions
Pick up a sample collection container from your local collection centre.
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Take your form to your local collection centre to have your sample taken - no need for an appointment.
We'll publish your results in your own personal dashboard within 3-7 business days depending on your region.
Ready. Set. Go!
for $105 NZD