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    A colonic transit study assesses how quickly material moves through the large bowel by having patients swallow capsules containing markers visible on x-rays. Patients are asked to stop laxatives, take capsules on three days, and get an abdominal x-ray five days later to detect the markers. The radiologist will examine the x-ray and send a report to the requesting doctor. There is low-level radiation exposure from x-rays, equivalent to a few days to years of natural exposure.

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    A colonic transit study assesses how quickly material moves through the large bowel by having patients swallow capsules containing markers visible on x-rays. Patients are asked to stop laxatives, take capsules on three days, and get an abdominal x-ray five days later to detect the markers. The radiologist will examine the x-ray and send a report to the requesting doctor. There is low-level radiation exposure from x-rays, equivalent to a few days to years of natural exposure.

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    Patient information factsheet

    Having a colonic transit study


    This factsheet will give you information about having a colonic transit study. We hope it will answer some of
    the questions you may have but, if there is anything you do not understand, a member of your healthcare team
    will be happy to explain further.

    What is a colonic transit study?


    A colonic transit study assesses how quickly material moves through your large bowel (or colon). Before coming
    to the hospital, you will be asked to swallow several capsules. You will then be asked to attend the hospital for
    a single abdominal x-ray. The capsules contain small markers which show up on x-ray. This will enable the
    reporting doctor (radiologist) to assess the function of your bowel.

    Preparation for the test


    You will need to stop all your usual laxatives from the day that you take the first capsule. Otherwise you can continue
    your normal diet.

    You will be given six capsules for the test and you should take two capsules each day at breakfast time. The capsules
    are labelled Day 1 (red), Day 2 (blue and white) and Day 3 (yellow).

    If you have any allergies and are concerned about taking the capsules, please let us know. Our telephone number is
    over the page.

    On the day of the examination


    You will be given an appointment to attend the hospital five days after taking the first two capsules.

    At the hospital, you will have an x-ray of your abdomen performed. Any markers which are still within your bowel will
    be detectable on the x-ray.

    If you are female and of childbearing capacity you will be asked to complete a form with the date of your last period
    and whether there is any possibility you may be pregnant. This is because this examination should only be performed
    when we can be sure that you are not pregnant.

    Please let us know as soon as possible if you have problems standing or transferring from a wheelchair so that we can
    make arrangements.

    After the examination


    You can re-commence any laxative medication that you have stopped for the examination.

    Risks
    There is some exposure to radiation during the procedure because x-rays are used. However, as this is a low
    dose examination, exposure to radiation is kept to a minimum. Generally, the amount of radiation you are
    exposed to during this procedure is equivalent to between a few days and a few years of exposure to natural
    radiation from the environment.

    Results
    The radiologist will examine the pictures and a report of the findings will be sent to the doctor who requested
    the procedure. This report should be available at your outpatient follow up appointment.

    www.uhs.nhs.uk
    Patient information factsheet

    Further information
    Some of your questions should have been answered in this factsheet but remember that this is only a
    starting point for discussion about your treatment with the doctors looking after you.

    It is important that you are satisfied that you have received enough information about the procedure. If
    you have any questions before or after the examination please telephone the radiology department on
    023 8120 4870 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

    Useful links
    NHS Choices www.nhs.uk

    If you need a translation of this document, an


    interpreter or a version in large print, Braille or
    on audio tape, please telephone 023 8120 4688
    for help.
    Version 1. Published November 2017. Due for review November 2020. 1807

    www.uhs.nhs.uk

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