How does Cologuard work?
Cologuard is a screening option that finds 92% of cancers, even in early stages.1 Cologuard is a non-invasive screening option. There’s no prep and you can screen in the privacy of your home.
Cologuard finds 92% of cancers overall1*
Cologuard finds 94% of Stage I & II cancers2,3*
Cologuard performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. 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).
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Cologuard is easy to use.
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How to use your Cologuard kit:
- Once you receive your kit, unpack it and collect your sample following the instructions located in the Patient Guide.
- Plan to collect your sample when you can get it back to UPS that same day or the next day.
- Add a reminder to your calendar or phone the day you will collect your sample.
- Choose the no-cost return option that works best for you:
- Ask for a contact-free UPS® pick-up. Call us at 1-844-870-8870 for help or visit Cologuard.com/UPS to schedule it on your own.
- Drop it off at UPS. Visit Cologuard.com/UPS to see your local options and hours. Remember, some places are closed on Sundays or holidays.
Is Cologuard covered by insurance?
Most insured patients pay $0.‡ Cologuard is covered by Medicare and most major insurers. Nationwide, more than 94% of Cologuard patients have no out-of-pocket cost for screening†
Want to know more about insurance coverage? Go to Cologuard.com/insurance
*Statistic calculated using data from the pivotal study and reported within the Ahlquist review article. Cologuard sensitivity, per stage of cancer: I: 90% (n=29); II: 100% (n=21); III: 90% (n=10); IV: 75% (n=4).2,3
†Exact Sciences estimate based on historical patient billing as of June 30, 2020. Rate of coverage varies by state and region. Exceptions for coverage may apply; only your patients' insurers can confirm how Cologuard would be covered.
What's inside the collection kit?
Questions?
- If you have questions on how to use the collection kit, please call Exact Sciences Laboratories at 1-844-870-8870 or visit Cologuard.com
- If you have questions regarding your test results, please call our office or reach out via MyChart.
Indications and Important Risk Information
Cologuard is intended to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer by detecting certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Do not use if you have had adenomas, have inflammatory bowel disease and certain hereditary syndromes, or a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. Cologuard is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high risk patients. Cologuard performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older.
The Cologuard test result 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 diagnostic colonoscopy. A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their doctor when they need to be tested again. False positives and false negative results can occur. In a 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). Rx only.
REFERENCES: 1. 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.
2. Ahlquist DA. Multi-target stool DNA test: a new high bar for noninvasive screening. Dig Dis Sci. 2015;60(3):623-633. 3. Cologuard Physician Brochure. Exact Sciences Corporation. Madison, WI.
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