Eligibility
- Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Aged 50 or above
- Have not done a FIT screening in the last 12 months
- Have not done a Colonoscopy in the last 10 years, or otherwise advised by doctor
- No gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. change in bowel habits, unexplained bloatedness, incomplete emptying of bowel, persistent abdominal pain, or presence of lump in abdomen)
User Guide
Step 1:
Collect your stool on clean toilet paper. The stool must not come into contact with water or urine.
Step 2:
Twist and pull the tab to remove the sampling probe from the FIT kit.
Step 3:
Poke the probe into 6 different areas of the stool sample.
Step 4:
Return the sampling probe to the FIT kit and secure the tab by twisting it to close it. Shake the kit several times.
Step 5:
Wrap the FIT kit with the absorbent pad before placing into the ziplock bag provided. Squeeze the excess air out and seal securely.
Step 6:
Ensure that all your particulars are correctly filled in and the stool collection date is clearly written on the reply slip provided.
Step 7:
Mail the FIT kit together with the Reply Slip back
to Singapore Cancer Society, using the Business
Reply Envelope provided immediately after
collecting your stool specimen.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 1-7 to collect a second stool sample using the second kit.
Once both FIT kits have been mailed back to us, your stool samples will be tested and you will be notified of your test results by post within 6-8 weeks.
Things To Note:
- There are no dietary restrictions for the test.
- Do not perform the test if you have bleeding piles, are menstruating, or are feeling unwell. Conduct the test only when symptoms have subsided.
- Do not add water into the FIT kit.
- Do not pour out the fluid from the FIT kit.
- Do not let water or urine come into contact with the stool specimen.
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FAQ
What are the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer?
One sign and symptom of the presence of polyps is blood in the stool, which is often invisible to the naked eye. Other colorectal cancer indicators include:
- Change in bowel habits
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Anaemia
- Presence of a lump in the abdomen
What is the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)?
The FIT provides preliminary screening for colorectal cancer. It tests for blood in a person’s stool that are invisible to the naked eye. It is not suitable for people whose existing blood in stool condition is attributable to other causes. Please consult your doctor to explore other screening methods for colorectal cancer.
May I transfer the FIT kits to another person for use?
No, the FIT kits are non-transferrable.
Why are there 2 FIT kits given to me?
The 2 FIT kits are provided for you to collect different stool samples on 2 separate days. This ensures the accuracy of the screening test.
Are there any restrictions in using the FIT kits?
- There are no dietary restrictions stipulated to carry out the FIT
- Avoid collecting stool samples if you are feeling unwell
What Do My Results Mean?
If you have at least one positive result: This indicates that one of the FIT tests detected blood in your stool. You are encouraged to go for the follow-up appointment.
Negative – Negative: No action required. You are encouraged to perform another FIT test again next year (12 months later) and continue to monitor your colon's health.
Positive – Positive: This indicates that both of the FIT tests detected blood in your stool. You are encouraged to go for the follow-up appointment.
Colorectal cancer is the leading cancer affecting both men and women in Singapore. Polyps, benign lumps that may form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum, are fairly common in people above the age of 50. These may develop into cancer and should be removed if detected.