In line with guidance published by the Welsh Government, changes have been made to the guidance and information below, according to the 'New Lower Gastrointestinal 'FIT' National Optimal Pathway'.
The PHW Symptomatic FIT testing service is suitable for adult patients of any age group with signs or symptoms of potential colorectal cancer as defined in the ‘Welsh Health Circular – New Lower Gastrointestinal ‘FIT’ National Optimal Pathway’. Please ensure the patient meets the criteria before making a referral.
Criteria:
Please see ‘Welsh Health Circular – New Lower Gastrointestinal ‘FIT’ National Optimal Pathway’ for more information on pathway and safety netting advice.
For further guidance, please refer to ACPGBI/BSG national guidance and local clinical pathways.
Please note:
For any queries about a Symptomatic FIT referral, please contact:
phw.fit.symptomaticreferral@wales.nhs.uk
or
01443 235131
This form is intended for requesting Faecal Immunochemical Tests (qFIT/FIT) by a clinician according to service level agreements made with participating Health Boards. (Locations which fall within Cwm Taf or Hywel Dda Health board should NOT use this form - please refer to local guidance)
Please complete all the questions below for the referral to be processed.
Please check that the information entered on this form is correct. If the patient details do not match our records, we may not be able to accept the referral/sample (note: this form does not autofill patient details for you)