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Bowel Screening Programme
Understanding My Results
What your test has found and if you need further tests.
Results of Your Test
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Receiving the Results from Your Test
Once you send your poo sample in the post, you will be sent a letter with the results of the test within 14 days. If everything looks OK, then you will not have to do the test again for 2 years.
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Further Tests Required
If there is blood in your poo, then you might need to go to hospital for more tests. A nurse will phone you to talk to you about your result and to let you know if you need to go for more tests or not.
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Help or Questions
If you are worried about anything to do with the test, call this helpline number:
0800 0121 833 (textphone 18001 0800 0121 833).
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If you need More Help
Ask some you trust like a support worker, family member or friend to help.
Further Tests
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Colonoscopy
If you have been told that you need to attend the hospital for a further test, this is called a colonoscopy. You can find more information on the Further Tests page.