Eligibility
- Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Aged 50 or above
- Have not done a FIT screening in the last 12 months
- Have not done a Colonoscopy in the last 10 years, or otherwise advised by doctor
- No gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. change in bowel habits, unexplained bloatedness, incomplete emptying of bowel, persistent abdominal pain, or presence of lump in abdomen)
Please produce your Identification Card (NRIC) upon collection.
Frequency
Eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are advised to undergo the FIT once a year.
FIT Kit collection points
Please provide the following at the collection point to obtain a FIT kit:
- NRIC, or
- A physical or digital copy of your NRIC
Eligible participants may collect the FIT kit pack every 12 months.
You may also collect on behalf of your family or friends who meet the eligibility criteria (except collection at polyclinics). Simply provide their NRIC/ copy of NRIC when collecting.
SCS Office
1) Singapore Cancer Society (HQ)
30 Hospital Boulevard, level 16
Singapore 168583
Operation hour: 9am-12pm, 2pm-5pm
Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays.
(Nearest MRT station: Outram)
2) SCS Survivorship Centre
6 Woodlands Square
Woods Square Tower 2, #09-01
Singapore 737737
Operation hour: 9am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm
Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays.
(Nearest MRT station: Woodlands)
UNITY PHARMACIES
Collection Time: Pharmacy Operating Hours
Other Year-Long FIT Kit Distribution Outlets
SEND ME A FIT KIT
Register now to have FIT kits to be mailed to you. Upon registration, please allow at least 14 working days for delivery.
User Guide
Step 1:
Collect your stool on clean toilet paper. The stool must not come into contact with water or urine.
Step 2:
Twist and pull the tab to remove the sampling probe from the FIT kit.
Step 3:
Poke the probe into 6 different areas of the stool sample.
Step 4:
Return the sampling probe to the FIT kit and secure the tab by twisting it to close it. Shake the kit several times.
Step 5:
Wrap the FIT kit with the absorbent pad before placing into the ziplock bag provided. Squeeze the excess air out and seal securely.
Step 6:
Ensure that all your particulars are correctly filled in and the stool collection date is clearly written on the reply slip provided.
Step 7:
Mail the FIT kit together with the Reply Slip back
to Singapore Cancer Society, using the Business
Reply Envelope provided immediately after
collecting your stool specimen.
Step 8:
Repeat steps 1-7 to collect a second stool sample using the second kit.
Once both FIT kits have been mailed back to us, your stool samples will be tested and you will be notified of your test results by post within 6-8 weeks.
Things To Note:
- There are no dietary restrictions for the test.
- Do not perform the test if you have bleeding piles, are menstruating, or are feeling unwell. Conduct the test only when symptoms have subsided.
- Do not add water into the FIT kit.
- Do not pour out the fluid from the FIT kit.
- Do not let water or urine come into contact with the stool specimen.
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FAQ
What are the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer?
One sign and symptom of the presence of polyps is blood in the stool, which is often invisible to the naked eye. Other colorectal cancer indicators include:
- Change in bowel habits
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Anaemia
- Presence of a lump in the abdomen
What is the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)?
The FIT provides preliminary screening for colorectal cancer. It tests for blood in a person’s stool that are invisible to the naked eye. It is not suitable for people whose existing blood in stool condition is attributable to other causes. Please consult your doctor to explore other screening methods for colorectal cancer.
When and where can I collect FIT kits from?
You may pick up FIT kits at the SCS Multi-Service Centre, as well as at selected Guardian Health & Beauty stores and Watsons Personal Care stores island-wide during office hours. Click the "Where to Collect" tab to find out more. FIT kits are also available at additional distribution locations island-wide during the yearly colorectal cancer awareness campaign.
I am not eligible to collect the FIT kits. Can I purchase it from you?
The FIT kits are not available for sale. You may approach your local clinic, polyclinic, or hospital to find out more about other commercially available test options.
May I collect the FIT kits on behalf of my parents or spouse?
Yes, on the condition that the person you are collecting the FIT kits for must meet our eligibility criteria. You will be required to present the person’s NRIC upon collection for registration purposes. Alternatively, you may also provide a digital copy or a physical photocopy of the NRIC, with both its front and back clearly visible.
May I transfer the FIT kits to another person for use?
No, the FIT kits are non-transferrable.
Why are there 2 FIT kits given to me?
You are to perform the tests twice (on 2 separate days) within 7 days of collecting the kits. Please mail out the FIT kits once you have collected both stool specimens. The 2 FIT kits are provided for you to collect different stool samples on 2 separate days. This ensures the accuracy of the screening test.
When will I get my FIT results?
Once both FIT kits have been mailed back to us, your stool samples will be tested and you will be notified of your test results by post within 6-8 weeks.
Are there any restrictions in using the FIT kits?
- There are no dietary restrictions stipulated to carry out the FIT
- Avoid collecting stool samples if you are feeling unwell
What Do My Results Mean?
If you have at least one positive result: You will be receiving a call from a nurse coordinator from a restructured hospital to schedule an appointment for further assessment within the next 14 working days. You are encouraged to go for the follow-up appointment. Alternatively, you may visit your own preferred doctor for further consultation.
Negative – Negative: No action required. You are encouraged to perform another FIT test again next year (12 months later) and continue to monitor your colon's health.
Positive – Positive: A nurse coordinator from the nearest participating restructured hospital will make a call in 2 weeks time to schedule a follow up colonoscopy appointment. You are encouraged to go for the follow-up appointment.
Colorectal cancer is the leading cancer affecting both men and women in Singapore. Polyps, benign lumps that may form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum, are fairly common in people above the age of 50. These may develop into cancer and should be removed if detected.