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25499 Cologuard DNA Stool Test

Cologuard DNA Stool Test
Test Code: COLOSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Colorectal Cancer Screen (CRC)
Test Components
​11 DNA markers including fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for human hemoglobin.
Useful For

​Screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC)

In-house providers only, outreach will need to setup an account with Exact Sciences

Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)​​
​No ​Feces Cologuard collection kit ​ ​Entire bowel movement ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions

​See Cologuard collection kit instructions included with Exact Sciences shipment.

Collection kit will be shipped to the patient directly from Exact Sciences and may take 7-10 days to receive.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​
Fecal sample with preservative solution​ and separate FIT collection​ container ​Ambient ​Ship within 24 hours of collection
​Specimen must arrive at Exact Sciences within 72 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
Noncompliance with Cologuard collection kit instructions and/or shipping requirements.
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumen​​tation
Exact Sciences Laboratories​ ​Monday through Friday ​2 weeks ​Multi-target stool DNA marker assay, fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference​​ Range
Exact Sciences​ ​Negative
Synonyms/Keywords
Colorectal Cancer Screen (CRC)
Test Components
​11 DNA markers including fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for human hemoglobin.
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​COM​ColoGuard DNA Stool Test
​Cerner​ColoGuard DNA Stool Test
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)​​
​No ​Feces Cologuard collection kit ​ ​Entire bowel movement ​ ​
Collection Processing

​See Cologuard collection kit instructions included with Exact Sciences shipment.

Collection kit will be shipped to the patient directly from Exact Sciences and may take 7-10 days to receive.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​
Fecal sample with preservative solution​ and separate FIT collection​ container ​Ambient ​Ship within 24 hours of collection
​Specimen must arrive at Exact Sciences within 72 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
Noncompliance with Cologuard collection kit instructions and/or shipping requirements.
Useful For

​Screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC)

In-house providers only, outreach will need to setup an account with Exact Sciences

Test Components
​11 DNA markers including fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for human hemoglobin.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference​​ Range
Exact Sciences​ ​Negative
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumen​​tation
Exact Sciences Laboratories​ ​Monday through Friday ​2 weeks ​Multi-target stool DNA marker assay, fecal immunochemical testing (FIT)
For billing questions, see Contacts
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.