Section 5
An Unclear Result
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An Unclear Result
• The sample you sent
in was not clear
• It may mean there
was a slight trace of
blood in your poo
sample
• It does not mean that
you have cancer
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Bowel test kit for an unclear result
• Bowel Screening Wales
will send you a new test
kit
• This test is better at
finding blood
• You take the test in the
same way you did before
but you only need to do it
twice
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Bowel test kit for an unclear result
• This bowel test kit
only has one flap
• Once you start the
test you must finish it
within 10 days
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What if I make a mistake ?
• If you make a mistake
• Don’t worry
• Phone Bowel
Screening Wales
telephone helpline
• They will send out
another kit
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Bowel Screening Wales
Telephone Helpline
0800 294 3370
Doing the bowel test
• Spread the poo thinly
on the first window
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Doing the bowel test
• Lift the flap over the
window to close it.
• Tuck the flap under
the coloured tab
• It is important to
remember to close
the window
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Doing the bowel test
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Put the kit somewhere safe
Don’t leave the kit on the window sill
Don’t put it in the fridge
Keep the kit away from children and animals
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Doing the bowel test
• Now wash your
hands!
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Doing the bowel test
• When you next go to the toilet for a poo
use the second cardboard stick
• Remember you don’t need a lot!
• Put it on the second window
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Doing the bowel test
• Lift the flap over the
window to close it.
• Tuck the flap under
the coloured tab
• It is important to
remember to close
the window
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Doing the bowel test
• Now you have completed the test
• You can relax
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Doing the bowel test
• Now wash your
hands!
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Doing the bowel test
• Close the flap
• Check that you have
written on the kit
– your name
– date of birth
– dates you did the tests
• Put the test kit in the
envelope and close it
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Doing the bowel test
• You are ready to send
the kit in the post
• You do NOT need a
stamp, it’s FREE!
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What happens to my test ?
• You will get your results in the post
• This may take about 2 weeks
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