Simple to use, noninvasive, no downtime, and no prep needed. Made for people 45 years and older who are at average risk for colon cancer, it is the only FDA-approved stool DNA test. With over 20 million tests completed,³ it’s easy to see why Cologuard is an option many people consider.

That’s all well and good, you may be thinking. But what is it, really? And how simple is simple? And as far as results go, how accurate is it compared to other stool tests?

With so much information online, it can get confusing for many people. Well, that ends here. From top to bottom, this guide will explain how to use a Cologuard Plus test, how it stacks up to another way to screen for colon cancer, and how you can request one today.

Start with Cologuard Plus

How do I use a Cologuard Plus test?

To really answer the question that many people online have about using the Cologuard Plus test, here it is: Yes, you do have to poop in a box. Well, not literally. Let me explain.

Inside every Cologuard Plus box is a uniquely designed stool collection kit created to ensure your sample is returned to the lab safely (and sanitarily!) for testing. This kit is what you set up on your toilet to collect a sample.

When your box arrives, it will contain a step-by-step, simple-to-follow instruction guide together with the following:

Sample container
Probe + tube
Bracket
Sample labels
Bottle of liquid preservative
Return shipping label

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