ABOUT COLOGUARD
Cologuard is a one-of-a-kind,
non-invasive colon cancer screening test.†
Watch the video now and see how easy Cologuard can be to use
How does Cologuard one up other non-invasive screening tests?
92%
Cologuard finds 92% of colon cancers overall1
94%
Cologuard finds 94% of Stage I & Stage II colon cancers2
90%
When caught in early stages, colon cancer is treatable in about 90% of people3
GETTING SCREENED
Who should get screened?
Who’s at risk and when should you get screened?
- Everyone 45 years and older at average risk for colon cancer.4
- Colon cancer is the 3rd most commonly occurring cancer in both men and women — of all races.5
- Some racial groups are more at risk than others.5
Why getting screened regularly matters?
- May increase your chances of finding, treating, and potentially surviving colon cancer.6
- Because the risk of colon cancer increases with age, even if you have been screened in the past, you should get screened again in the future.7
HOW TO USE COLOGUARD
See how easy it is to use Cologuard at home
Check and use kit before expiration date
Read your instructions to prepare to collect
Place your sample container into the toilet bracket.
Collect your sample
Use your Cologuard kit to collect your sample.
Scrape your sample
Fill the sample container with preservative.
Prepare your samples for return
Schedule a UPS® pickup with the prepaid label.
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UNDERSTANDING RESULTS
Know what next steps to take
Cologuard is a screening test that looks for altered DNA and/or blood that could be signs of precancerous growths or colorectal cancer. Getting screened is always a good choice because your result can guide your path forward..
Negative Result
A negative result means Cologuard
did not detect these potential signs
- Cologuard did not detect altered DNA and/or blood in your stool
- You're unlikely to have colorectal cancer
- When you discuss your result with a healthcare provider, ask when you should screen again.
False negatives can occur.
Positive Result
A positive result means these
potential signs were detected
- Cologuard detected altered DNA and/or blood in your stool
- This could be due to precancerous growths, colorectal cancer, or some other reason
- It’s important to know that this is not the same as a cancer diagnosis
- When you discuss your result with a healthcare provider, you will need to plan a colonoscopy to confirm your result.
False positives can occur.
HOW TO GET COLOGUARD
Request Cologuard
without leaving your home
FAQs
You have questions.
We have answers.
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What is Cologuard?
Cologuard is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, at-home colon cancer screening test. It’s for people 45 or older at average risk for colon cancer. RX only.
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Who is Cologuard for?
Cologuard is for adults at average risk for colon cancer. Cologuard is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.
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How does Cologuard work?
Cologuard uses advanced stool technology to detect the DNA and blood cells released from abnormal cells, and can detect both precancer and cancer.
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How effective is Cologuard?
Cologuard found 92% of all colon cancers (and 94% of all stage I & II cancers) in a clinical study of 10,000 participants ages 50-84 years old, of average risk for colorectal cancer.
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How do I get Cologuard?
You can request Cologuard through your healthcare provider. Requesting Cologuard through an online telehealth provider is also an option.
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Reference
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Imperiale TF, Ransohoff DF, Itzkowitz SH, et al. Multitarget stool DNA testing for colorectal-cancer screening. N Engl J Med. 2014;370(14):1287-1297. -
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Ahlquist DA. Multi-target stool DNA test: a new high bar for noninvasive screening. Dig Dis Sci. 2015;60(3):623-633. -
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National Cancer Institute. SEER cancer stat facts: colorectal cancer. Accessed Jan 1, 2023. https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/colorect.html -
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American Cancer Society. When should you start getting screened for colorectal cancer? Published February 4, 2021. Accessed Jan 1, 2023. https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/american-cancer-society-updates-colorectal-cancer-screening-guideline.html -
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American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2023-2025. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
Footnote
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Cologuard sensitivity, per stage of cancer: I: 90% (n=29); II: 100% (n=21); III: 90% (n=10); IV: 75% (n=4). Cologuard performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. False positives and false negatives may occur. In this clinical study, 13% of people without cancer received a positive result (false positive) and 8% of people with cancer received a negative result (false negative).
