Endoscopy, Lower GI: WH

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Straight to Colonoscopy Pathway

The service offers a relatively short waiting time compared to other referral routes such as direct to endoscopy, gastroscopy/flexible-sigmoidoscopy pathway, or triaging clinic.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Patients at any age with raised faecal calprotectin.

Exclusions

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: e-RS

Complete the Colonoscopy (non-2ww) Direct Access Referral - Whittington form.

How to find service on e-RS

  • Specialty: GI and Liver (Medicine and Surgery)
  • Clinic type: Lower GI (medical) excl IBD
  • Service name: Straight to Test Colonoscopy (Not 2WW) - Lower GI Triage Service

Where to find the form

NCL: NCL Global Documents > Investigations

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Review date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026