Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme

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Before specimen collection - Tips

Before specimen collection
  1. Store the FOBT tubes in a cool place.
  2. Take note of the opening hours of the Specimen Collection Points. In general, the collection of the first stool specimen can start during the weekend (unless during a long holiday weekend). Finish collecting two specimens within 4 days counting from the day of first specimen collection.
  3. Do not collect specimen when there is bleeding from haemorrhoids.
  4. Do not collect specimen when there is diarrhoea.

During specimen collection
  1. Use one FOBT tube for each bowel movement.
  2. Do not tamper with or dispose of the liquid in the FOBT tubes.
  3. Do not allow stool to be in contact with urine or toilet water.

After specimen collection
  1. Make sure your full name and specimen collection date are written clearly on the FOBT tubes.
  2. Store the FOBT tubes in a cool place.
  3. If you are only able to collect one specimen within 4 days, you should still return that specimen.