Colon Cancer Screening Panel

Why Is Colon Cancer Screening Important?

• Colorectal cancer often develops gradually and may not cause noticeable symptoms during its early stages. Laboratory investigations can provide valuable clinical information that supports your physician when evaluating colorectal health or deciding whether additional diagnostic tests are appropriate.
• The Colon Cancer Screening Panel combines blood and stool tests in one convenient package, making it easier to complete multiple investigations during a single visit.

How Does This Colon Cancer Screening Panel Work?

This package evaluates selected laboratory markers that may provide additional information about colorectal health.

The included tests assess:

• CEA and CA 19-9, two laboratory tumor markers that may be requested during the evaluation or follow-up of colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions.
• M2-PK (Quick ScheBo Test), a stool marker commonly used in the laboratory assessment of colorectal disease.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) to identify blood abnormalities that may require further medical evaluation.

These results do not provide a diagnosis by themselves but can help your physician determine whether additional investigations, such as colonoscopy or imaging, are appropriate.

Who Should Consider Colon Cancer Screening?

This colon cancer screening package may be suitable for adults who:

• Have been advised by their physician to undergo colorectal cancer screening.
• Have persistent changes in bowel habits that require further evaluation.
• Experience unexplained rectal bleeding or blood in the stool.
• Have unexplained iron-deficiency anemia or abnormal CBC results.
• Have a personal or family history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer.
• Require follow-up laboratory testing after previous colorectal disease.
• Wish to complete several colorectal cancer screening tests in one convenient package.

This package may also be appropriate for individuals whose physician has requested a colon disease test as part of a broader gastrointestinal evaluation.

Samples and Preparation

The package requires both a blood sample and a stool sample.
Fasting is not required before sample collection.
Before your appointment:

• Follow the stool collection instructions provided by the laboratory.
• Inform the laboratory team about any medications you are taking.
• Bring your physician’s request if available.
• Inform the laboratory if you have recently undergone colonoscopy or gastrointestinal surgery.
• Share any previous laboratory or pathology reports that may help your healthcare provider compare results.

Correct sample collection helps ensure accurate laboratory analysis and reliable reporting.

Results and Turnaround Time

• Results for the Colon Panel are usually available on the same day at Al Safa Lab.
• Once all tests have been completed, you will receive a detailed laboratory report that can be delivered as a printed copy, via WhatsApp, or by email, making it easy to share your results with your healthcare provider.

Home Sample Collection

Al Safa Lab offers home sample collection for the Colon Panel.

A trained specialist can collect the required blood sample at your home or workplace. Instructions and containers for stool sample collection will also be provided when appropriate.
Book your Colon Cancer Screening Panel at Al-Safa Laboratory for early detection of colorectal cancer and improved prevention and treatment outcomes.

Ready to Book Your Colon Cancer Screening?

Take the next step in assessing your colorectal health with the Colon Cancer Screening Panel at Al Safa Lab.
Book your appointment today to complete all included tests in one visit, receive same-day results, and benefit from optional home sample collection