Screening Options | Colonoscopy UH Recommends |
FIT-DNA (Cologuard©) | Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) |
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Location test performed | ![]() |
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Appropriate for |
![]() 40+ for people with a first degree relative who has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer ![]() 45+ for people at average risk |
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Colon Cancer Screening Options: What's Right For You?
June 07, 2021
*If test results are positive, a diagnostic colonoscopy will be required to confirm or rule out cancer. This may or may not be covered by insurance and result in additional out-of-pocket expenses.