Why are the Colorectal Bundle tests necessary?
The elements of the Colorectal Bundle are all important as they ensure we adhere to NICE guidance and avoid patient harm.
- anaemia screen will identify those patients with iron deficient anaemia who require rapid investigation.
- Creatinine & Electrolytes identify those patients with CKD 4 and 5 for whom standard bowel prep may be harmful.
- FIT test for faecal haemoglobin will detect occult blood within the stool, and identify those patients with undetectable faecal haemoglobin who are extremely unlikely to harbour significant bowel pathology.
- Test results will be available on ICE within 2-4 working days.
- Please include the results of the blood and FIT tests in your referral letter because these will facilitate speedy Consultant triage.