This FOB test kit can indicate cancer in its early stages – all from the comfort of your own home
Faecal occult blood (FOB) means "hidden blood" and this bowel health test can detect tiny amounts of blood in your poo that you cannot normally see. By checking your poo for the presence for blood you can detect the early signs of bowel cancer and seek further medical advice. Regular bowel cancer screening using the FOB test has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer by 16% - that's why everyone should test, and test regularly!
Have you been suffering from a bowel problem? Maybe you are finding it difficult to have a bowel movement or you may have lower abdominal pain? For any issue you may be experiencing it is important to use the Care Diagnostica Viola Bowel Health Care Test to detect a problem as early as possible. Were you aware that “hidden” blood in the stool can indicate intestinal diseases and even cancer? A simple faecal occult blood test can indicate if there may be a potential problem.
Of course, polyps in the colon usually don’t cause any problems and may go unnoticed for many years. Early detection of colon cancer is crucial and the chance of survival is higher than 90% if the cancer is detected and treated in its earliest stages.
How to test and determining the results
With no dietary restrictions when testing, this fob test kit is an innovative new method for detecting invisible traces of blood in your stool. The test detects human bleeding specifically and accurately, and is not influenced by diet. Testing couldn’t be easier and only requires a sample of your stool taken with a stick and then inserted into a tube pre-filled with a buffer solution. A drop of this mixture is then placed on the test strip for evaluation.
Two lines in the window indicates a positive result and you can assume that there is blood in your stool and you should see your doctor as a precaution and to find out if there are any more underlying health issues. One line indicates a negative result which means no blood in the stool. It is important to test yourself or arrange to be tested annually from the age of 40 in order to keep your risk as low as possible.
Don’t neglect your health and never second guess it. Use the Care Diagnostica Viola Bowel Health Care Tests regularly to keep a close eye on your health and always visit a doctor should you have any cause for concern.