Section 5 An Unclear Result

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

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

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

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 Bowel Screening Wales Telephone Helpline 0800 294 3370

Doing the bowel test Spread the poo thinly on the first window

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

Doing the bowel test 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

Doing the bowel test Now wash your hands!

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

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

Doing the bowel test Now you have completed the test You can relax

Doing the bowel test Now wash your hands!

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

Doing the bowel test You are ready to send the kit in the post You do NOT need a stamp, it’s FREE!

What happens to my test ? You will get your results in the post This may take about 2 weeks