Time to step up to the plate
No ifs, ands, or butts about it. If you’re 45+ and at average risk, it’s time to screen for colon cancer.
It's game time!
Regular screening is recommended beginning at age 45 for people at average risk according to the American Cancer Society1
Hit a screening home run
The Cologuard® test is the only FDA approved noninvasive screening test that looks for both altered DNA and blood in your stool2
An easy trip around the bases
No prep, no time off and no changes to diet or medication
The screening MVP
Most insured patients pay $0*
Easy to use at your home base
Request a test. Receive your kit. Ship it back for results.
All without leaving home.
Important Risk Information
Indications for Use
The Cologuard® and Cologuard Plus® tests are intended for the qualitative detection of colorectal neoplasia associated DNA markers and for the presence of occult hemoglobin in human stool. A positive result may indicate the presence of colorectal cancer (CRC) or advanced precancerous lesions (APL) and should be followed by a colonoscopy. The Cologuard test and Cologuard Plus test are indicated to screen adults of either sex, 45 years or older, who are at average risk for CRC. These tests are not a replacement for diagnostic colonoscopy or surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.
Do not use Cologuard products if you have:
- had precancerous colon polyps, which can turn into colon cancer
- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- a personal or first-degree family history of colorectal cancer or other hereditary syndromes
- or a positive result from another colon cancer screening method within that test's recommended screening interval.
Talk to your healthcare provider if any of these situations apply to you.
Cologuard results should be interpreted with caution. A positive test result does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should be referred for colonoscopy.
A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their healthcare provider when they need to be tested again.
False positives and false negatives can occur. It is important to talk to your doctor about your test results.
Do not provide a sample if you have diarrhea or have blood in your urine or stool.
The risks related to using the Cologuard collection kit are low, with no serious adverse events reported among people in a clinical trial. You should be careful when opening and closing the lids to avoid the risk of hand strain.
Please read the Instructions for Use and talk to your healthcare provider to see if a Cologuard test is right for you. This product is available by prescription only.
Refer to the Cologuard Patient Brochure or the Cologuard Plus Patient Brochure for additional information about the benefits and risk of using each version of the Cologuard product for CRC screening.
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