# Stool blood test (FIT): what it is, who needs it and what results mean

_Stool blood test (FIT): who needs it, how often, how it is done and what results mean, with Kenya guidance and costs._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> A stool blood test (FIT) checks for hidden blood in the stool, an early sign of bowel cancer or polyps. In Kenya it is recommended for adults aged 45 to 75, every year.

**Stool blood test (FIT) at a glance**

| Who needs it | How often | What results mean | Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adults aged 45 to 75. | Every year. | A positive result usually leads to a colonoscopy; most positives are not cancer. | The SHA benefit tariffs list a stool blood test at KES 400. |

## Stool blood test (FIT): common questions

**Q: What does the Stool blood test check for?**

A: Hidden blood in the stool, an early sign of bowel cancer or polyps.

**Q: Who should have it?**

A: Adults aged 45 to 75.

**Q: How often?**

A: Every year.

**Q: How is it done?**

A: A small stool sample collected at home with a kit and returned to the laboratory.

**Q: What do the results mean?**

A: A positive result usually leads to a colonoscopy; most positives are not cancer.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: The SHA benefit tariffs list a stool blood test at KES 400.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's risk assessment (Cancer risk assessments, KES 300) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Social Health Authority, Benefit tariffs](https://sha.go.ke/benefit-tariffs/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, National Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.iccp-portal.org/resources/national-cancer-screening-and-early-diagnosis-guidelines)

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