Request a Colorectal Home Screening Kit - Get a FIT

Early detection of colorectal cancer could save your life.

If eligible, you can be screened for colorectal cancer by a test you take at home called a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). The FIT will check for blood in the stool – a sign of colorectal cancer – that cannot be seen with the naked eye. 

Do I qualify for a home screening test (a FIT)?

You are eligible for a FIT every two years, if you:

• are 50-74 years of age; 
• have an average risk of colon cancer; 
• you have not done a FIT test in the past two years; and,
• have not had a colonoscopy in the past five years and do not have one scheduled

When should I not request a FIT kit? 

You should not request a FIT if you: 

• have a family history of colorectal cancer;
• have a personal history of severe polyps or cancer of the bowel; 
• have changes in your bowel movements;
• have visible blood in your stool; and/or
• are experiencing excessive vomiting.

If any of the above apply to you, consult a health professional to discuss which form of screening (colonoscopy, FIT, or other) is right for you.

What do I need to request a FIT kit?

You will need to provide your current contact information and your PEI Health Card number on this application. 

Is there a fee to take a FIT? 

There is no fee for the FIT. 

What will happen after I request a kit?

The Colorectal Screening Program will mail you a FIT Kit containing all of the necessary equipment and instructions.

How do I get a FIT kit?

You can obtain a FIT kit in any of the following ways:

• register online for a FIT Home Screening Kit
• complete the printable FIT Home Screening Test Request Form and submit it to Health PEI by:
  • fax: (902) 370-5870
  • email: colcerscreening@ihis.org
  • mail: Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, 152 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE  C1A 5P8
• call 1-888-561-2233 (toll-free) or (902) 368-5901 to request a FIT kit be mailed to your home; or 
• get a FIT Kit from a health centre, or your regular doctor or nurse practitioner.