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You may have received a Cologuard^® kit because Exact Sciences partners with insurance companies to send Cologuard kits to members who are due for colon cancer screening.

From hereditary cancer testing and earlier cancer detection to treatment guidance and therapy selection, we aim to offer a comprehensive suite of tests that enables the delivery of personalized care.

EXACT Sciences Corp. is a molecular diagnostics company, which focuses on the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. It developed Cologuard, a screening test for the early detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. The company was founded on February 10, 1995 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Abnormal result (positive result) suggests that the test found some pre-cancer or cancer cells in your stool sample. However, the Cologuard test does not diagnose cancer. You will need further tests to make a diagnosis of cancer. Your provider will likely suggest a colonoscopy.

Cologuard looks for both DNA and blood in your stool and can detect both precancer and cancer. After you return your test kit, you will receive either a negative or positive result within 2 weeks.

The Cologuard test does not require any preparation. You do not need to change your diet or medicines before the test.

Note: You are not required to change your diet or medications to use this screening test. HOW DO I STORE THE COLOGUARD COLLECTION KIT WHEN IT ARRIVES? You can store your kit until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature.

Because this test is very sensitive, your doctor might ask you to stop eating foods that contain heme while preparing for testing to avoid a false positive. This might mean eliminating red meat, poultry, seafood, turnips, horseradish, and citrus fruits and juices for a time.

The Cologuard test is designed to detect cancer not prevent it. Cologuard can only detect 42% of large polyps, while a colonoscopy can detect 95% of large polyps. When polyps are detected during a colonoscopy they are removed at the same time.

How much does Cologuard cost? ›

How much does Cologuard cost? The cost of Cologuard is around $500-600. Part of that cost may be covered by some insurances depending on your plan, co-pay, and deductible. Diagnostic testing is subject to deductibles and coinsurance.

While it is better at detecting cancer than FIT (74% vs 92% for FIT test vs Cologuard), the false positive rate is higher. The Cologuard false-positive rate is 13%, and that rate increases as people age. Cologuard is less accurate than a colonoscopy at detecting polyps of any size.

If you received a Cologuard test in the mail, it means your insurance or healthcare provider requested it on your behalf. Adults aged 45 and older at average risk for colon cancer are eligible for testing. If you have additional questions about this order, please contact Exact Sciences Customer Care at 1-844-870-8870.

Cologuard is covered by Medicare and most major insurers. Use our links below to discover if it is covered by your insurance provider today. If you run into trouble getting coverage, we'll contact your insurance provider ourselves to see if we can help move things along.

Test results are usually sent to your healthcare provider or telemedicine provider within two weeks. If you receive a positive result, that does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should follow up with their doctor to schedule a colonoscopy.

Cologuard is better at detecting cancer than FIT (92% versus 74% for FIT), but the false positive rate is higher. Cologuard has a 13% false-positive rate, and that rate increases as people age. False positives increase anxiety about colorectal cancer.

Given the additional time required for urgent referrals and surgical planning for CRC, colonoscopy should ideally be performed well in advance of 9 months following a positive FIT.

I received my Cologuard kit a while ago and haven't used it yet. How long is it good for? Your test order expires one year from the order date. Collect your sample as soon as possible, because timely screening is important to your health.