Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.
Stool test kit for colon cancer.
These tests can be divided into 2 main groups.
Several tests can be used to screen for colorectal cancer see american cancer society guideline for colorectal cancer screening.
Cologuard is a do it yourself kit that allows you to collect your stool sample in the privacy of your home.
The most important thing is to get screened no matter which test you choose.
You are only eligible for testing if you are 50 years or older.
For this test you receive a test kit from your health care provider.
3 2014 healthday news a newer type of test that looks for hidden blood in the stool is an effective way to screen for colon cancer a research review suggests.
These tests check the stool feces for signs of cancer.
The test looks for blood and abnormal dna in the stool that may indicate the presence of colon cancer or precancerous polyps.
The guaiac based fecal occult blood test gfobt uses the chemical guaiac to detect blood in the stool.
People who have a positive finding with these tests are advised to.
Testing yourself for colon cancer is now easier and more accurate.
The fda approved it.
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.
The task force outlines the following colorectal cancer screening strategies.
With these tests stool samples are collected by the patient using a kit and the samples are returned to the doctor.
If the test is positive you will need a colonoscopy to remove any.
Both polyps and colorectal cancers can bleed and stool tests check for tiny amounts of blood in feces stool that cannot be seen visually.