The price (770€) includes an assessment appointment with a specialist (gastroenterologist or gastrointestinal surgeon) as well as a colonoscopy, i.e., an endoscopy of the colon for a comprehensive mapping of your situation. The price also includes the outpatient fee and Kanta fees.
The price of the examination panel without the Kela reimbursement (8€) is 778€. The regular price of the services, i.e. the total price without the package price, is 1175.60€. Please note that possible operations and biopsies are not included in the price of the package and will be charged separately. The physician will discuss any additional procedures with you before proceeding with them.
If, during the specialist's assessment appointment, it is determined that there is no need for a colonoscopy, you only pay the price of the physician appointment, 114€. The price also includes the outpatient fee and Kanta fees. The price of the physician appointment without the Kela reimbursement (8€) is 122€.
A phone appointment with the physician is included in the price of the service if necessary.
Revised 8/4/2026
Published 11/13/2026
The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age, which is why the gut health examination panel is aimed particularly at people over the age of 45. It is also suitable for individuals who have symptoms such as blood in their faeces, prolonged stomach ailments, or changes in bowel function. A family history of colorectal cancer is also a reason to seek examinations.
Colorectal cancers are becoming more common, and their early detection is of paramount importance. National screening is based on a faecal occult blood test, and a colonoscopy is performed only if the faecal test is positive. Internationally, colonoscopy is also used directly in screening due to its accurate and sensitive nature. Endoscopy allows the detection and removal of precancerous lesions, such as polyps, before they have time to develop into cancer.
Endoscopy of the colon, i.e. colonoscopy, is an effective examination that allows a precise examination of the mucous membrane of the colon. At the same time, findings can also be treated immediately during the examination. With colonoscopy, it is possible to:
Colonoscopy is currently the most accurate examination in the diagnostics of diseases of the colon.
The service begins with a 15–20-minute appointment with a gastroenterologist or gastrointestinal surgeon. The appointment can take place at a location or as a remote appointment. During the appointment, symptoms and their background, previous illnesses, medications, and any possible previous examinations are reviewed. The physician assesses the necessity and suitability of the colonoscopy examination.
You will receive detailed instructions on preparing for the examination, as well as on bowel emptying and diet during the assessment appointment. Usually, preparation begins several days before the examination with a special diet and bowel emptying preparations.
An appointment for a colonoscopy can only be booked after the assessment appointment.
The colonoscopy is performed during its own examination appointment. During the examination, the physician examines the mucous membrane of the colon using a flexible endoscope. If necessary, biopsies can be taken or abnormalities, such as polyps, can be removed during the examination. In connection with the examination, it is possible to receive sedative and/or pain-relieving medication to ensure the examination goes as comfortably and painlessly as possible. Please note that possible operations and biopsies are not included in the price of the package and will be charged separately. The physician will discuss any additional procedures with you before proceeding with them.
The preliminary findings of the examination are reviewed during the examination appointment. Once any potential biopsies are ready, you will be informed of the results and recommended further actions during a phone appointment included in the price of the service. Follow-up care may include, for example, follow-up, further examinations, or treatment recommendations based on the findings. Follow-up care is not included in the package price, and you decide yourself whether to seek it.
Stomach symptoms, such as blood in the faeces, can also be caused by many reasons other than cancer. For example, haemorrhoids can bleed. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, Crohn's disease), irritable bowel, or diverticulosis can also cause various stomach ailments. During the specialist's assessment appointment, the causes of the symptoms are investigated, and necessary further examinations are planned.
Every effort is made to perform the colonoscopy as painlessly as possible. In connection with the examination, it is possible to receive sedative and/or pain-relieving medication. After the examination, mild after-effects such as stomach pain or bloating may occur, which usually ease quickly.
Before a colonoscopy, a strict diet must be followed, which usually begins several days before the examination. You will receive precise instructions during the specialist's assessment appointment.
Preparation for a colonoscopy includes bowel emptying with special preparations. You will receive detailed instructions and a schedule from your doctor. Bowel emptying usually takes several hours.
The service is paid for at the checkout of the location. A Mehiläinen gift card can also be used for payment. If during the assessment appointment it is determined that there is no need for a colonoscopy, the physician appointment is paid immediately after the visit. Otherwise, the entire package is paid for at the location after the colonoscopy.
After the endoscopy, mild symptoms such as stomach pain or bloating may occur. These symptoms are usually temporary and ease quickly.
Blood in the faeces can be caused by many reasons, such as haemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel diseases, or colorectal cancer. The cause of the symptom must always be investigated at a physician appointment.
Symptoms of colorectal cancer can include, among other things, blood in the faeces, changes in bowel function, stomach pain, weight loss, and anaemia. If you have these symptoms, seek a physician appointment.
It is advisable to have a colonoscopy if you have symptoms of colorectal cancer, a family history of it, or if you are over 45 years old and want to ensure your gut health.
