Stool Check

[Bazile]

Had one of those kit come through the post for giving a sample and return

However i have recently had a colonoscopy

Is there any need therefore for sending back the sample for testing ?

[QuizmasterG]

Why not consult a medical professional rather than amateur doctors on Answerbank?

[anneasquith]

Will do no harm to send the test .

[anneasquith]

I am not a Dr.

[MargoTester]

I've just done one and I think it mentioned it in the letter/instructions that came with the kit.

[gingejbee]

Doesn't the covering letter not include a telephone number "if you have any questions"....I think you'll find it does.

[Purist]

a colonoscopy just looks at the colon, it doesn't examine the stool, I would send a sample.

[calmck]

If you had a colonoscopy for polyps or as follow up for previous treatment I would ask your doctor, via his secretary, if the test is necessary. It could be that you are on your local NHS list as being eligible for the test now.

[retrocop]

From a personal point I no longer trust stool tests and request no further sample kits. I have had colon cancer And three separate stool tests missed it. The colonoscopy found it immediately. Any more false readings and it might of been too late.
No more stool kits for me.

[Sqad]

Colonoscopy seeks the whole colon which is the commonest place for malignancy.
The small bowel which is not reached by the colonoscope is an uncommon place for malignancy.
if i were in your shoes, I would not send back the specimen.
Your choice.

Quizmaster....i object to your insensitive reply at 16.42.

[Zacs-Master]

Quizmaster hasn't commented, Sqad.

[Sqad]

Sorry Quizmaster 16.22

[MargoTester]

Zacs - 16.22 post

[Zacs-Master]

Ah.

[Bazile]

thanks for your replies

//if i were in your shoes, I would not send back the specimen.
Your choice.//

Sqad - What's your reasoning for not sending back a stool sample ?

[Sqad]

Bazile....colon clear as suggested by colonoscopy.
Small bowel....very rare cause of malignancy.
Stool analysis not 100% accurate.
All in all...i wouldn't bother.........just my opinion.

[naomi24]

Don't ask, Bazile - just send it. It can do no harm.

[Old_Geezer]

Is there a reason not to ?