Stool Tests
Stool tests are very useful to understand gut symptoms and bowel health.
A stool test can also be used to screen for bowel cancer.
With Selph you can have your at home stool test kit delivered to you next day in discreet packaging. Simply return your stool sample to our accredited lab for analysis and you'll have your stool test results in days.
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qFIT Bowel Cancer Screening Test
The qFIT test - used in the NHS and the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme - picks up blood in the stool which can be caused by bowel cancer. So if you've got gut symptoms or just want to screen for bowel cancer, this is the test for you.
Key Benefits:
- Same day results (for over 90% of tests)
- Free, next-working day delivery
- 20% of profits donated to St Mark's Hospital Foundation
Complete Gut Health Test & Symptom Screen
Got gut symptoms? Screen for the common causes of gut symptoms with our comprehensive blood and stool test panel.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 4 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
Gut Bacteria, Worm and Parasite Test
Worried about gut symptoms that you think might be related to a parasite, worm or bacteria? Our Gut Bacteria, Worm and Parasite Test detects the most important culprits.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 6 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
Calprotectin Test
Diarrhoea? Stomach pain? Take our quick and easy calprotectin stool test to check for inflammation in your gut.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 2 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
Helicobacter pylori Test
Stomach pain around mealtimes? Bloating? Nausea? H. pylori affects 1-in-5 of us and might be to blame. Take a quick and easy stool test to find out.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 4 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
Essential IBS Test
Think it's probably irritable bowel syndrome but not sure? Before accepting a diagnosis of IBS, take our IBS test to check for the other common causes of gut symptoms. Includes Money Back Guarantee.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 4 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
Faecal Elastase Test of Pancreatic Enzyme Function
Check the enzyme function of your pancreas with a stool elastase test.
Key Benefits:
- Results and doctor's report in 8 days or less
- Free, next-working day delivery
How stool testing works.
It's fast and easy to order your general stool test online. You'll receive your test kit quickly, in discreet plain packaging. Then all you need to do is...
Collect & Post Sample
Use your stool test kit to collect your sample at home or in a clinic. Use the return envelope to send your sample back to our for analysis.
Accurate Results, explained
We'll deliver your stool test results to your online dashboard. You can also track how your results have changed over time in our dashboard.
Get Support & Progress
Our general health experts give you a report explaining all your results. We'll highlight how you can use your results to understand symptoms, pick up general health problems early and take action.
Common questions about our stool tests.
We'll send you a simple collection kit with instructions on how to collect your stool sample. You'll then post your sample back to our lab using the pre-paid envelope provided.
Taking a stool sample is actually really straightforward. We've written an article that explains how to do it and you can also watch a quick video.
For orders placed before 2pm on Monday to Friday, we'll despatch your test kit same-day, except for December 24th and December 31st when the same-day despatch order cut-off is 10am. We don't process orders on weekends or public holidays.
We use Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail will contact you by email with your tracking details when they receive your order.
Your results will be reviewed by one of our doctors. They will write a report explaining what your results mean for you. They will also tell you if there are any specific actions you should take, like seeing a healthcare professional, considering further tests or making changes to your lifestyle.
Our laboratory testing is performed by The Doctors Laboratory. TDL are the largest independent provider of clinical diagnostic tests in the UK and are used by both by the NHS and private hospitals.
TDL is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to the international standard for medical laboratory quality and competence (ISO 15189).
Your privacy is very important to us. All our products are shipped in discreet packaging with no branding.
The security of your personal information and data is our priority. All of your data is encrypted on secure servers. We do not share your personal information with third parties. We have rigorous policies and procedures in place to keep your data safe and are registered with the Information Commissioners Office.
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