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Colorectal Cancer At-Home Test

$ 89.0
$89

Taking a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) colon test from home is easier than ever.

This trusted FIT colon cancer home test kit is recommended once a year for those 45 and up. FIT is a screening test that detects the presence of hidden blood in the stool giving you the answers you need to plan for a healthier future. Note: The FIT test is a screening tool and does not diagnose colorectal cancer.  


Our test kit comes with everything you need to collect your sample safely and cleanly from the comfort of home and mail it to our lab for results, including step-by-step instructions, specially designed capture paper, sample-collection wand and a shipping package and prepaid mailing label.  


Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening tests are used to detect signs of colon cancer and catch it early, before it’s too late. An estimated 60% of colon cancer deaths are preventable for those who follow screening guidelines.

Test Details

Sample Type: Fecal
Age: 18+
HSA/FSA: Accepted
Collection Method: Home collection. Return to lab for results
Results: 3 – 4 days from when your sample arrives at our lab

Preparation: No special preparation is needed. 

Why Consider This Test

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Does it run in your family?

Some individuals are at higher risk due to a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps.

Some individuals are at higher risk due to a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps.

Those with genetic polyp syndromes are especially at higher risk. If you have a family history of CRC, or other factors that increase your risk, talk to your healthcare provider about the timing and appropriate CRC screening methods.  

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Taking proactive measures for your health?

While colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., it's usually slow-growing in the early stages (it typically starts as a noncancerous polyp).

While colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., it's usually slow-growing in the early stages (it typically starts as a noncancerous polyp).

That means that screening can find cancer while it's still curable. 
 
Unfortunately, even fairly advanced colorectal cancers may not produce noticeable symptoms, making screening even more critical. 
 
Age is the most important risk factor when it comes to developing colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that everyone ages 45-75 gets screened. 
 
It is important to note that colonoscopies and other methods that visualize the colon are more likely to pick up cancers and find patients who are at increased risk of developing cancer in the future. During a colonoscopy, polyps can be removed and biopsied. FIT screening is not appropriate for individuals who are already considered high risk for colon cancer. If you are high risk, talk to your healthcare provider about the need for a colonoscopy.

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Looking for an at-home screening option?

Annual screening with this at-home collection kit allows you to screen for colorectal cancer at home—giving you the peace of mind you want without the special preparation or office visit you might prefer to skip.

References:

1. National Cancer Institute. Screening tests to detect colorectal cancer and polyps. National Cancer Institute website. Reviewed August 2, 2021. Accessed November 21, 2022. https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/screening-fact-sheet

2. American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests. American Cancer Society website. Updated June 29, 2020. Accessed November 21, 2022. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/screening-tests-used.html

3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Get tested for colorectal cancer. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. Updated November 21, 2022. Accessed November 21, 2022. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/screening-tests/get-tested-colorectal-cancer

4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer screening tests. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed February 17, 2022. Accessed November 21, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm

What’s Tested 

Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

A screening test that looks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of colorectal cancer.

Considerations for this Test

• While the Colorectal Cancer At-Home Test can help detect cancer, it is not an official diagnosis. Speak to your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you receive a positive result.

• Bleeding, especially from polyps and tumors, is intermittent, so blood is not always present in all stool samples. Repeat testing can increase the chances of determining if blood is present from a reoccurring problem. 
• If you have an ongoing condition (such as diverticulitis or hemorrhoids) where blood can occasionally show up in the stool, this test may not be suitable for determining your risk of CRC. 

• We encourage you to consult a healthcare provider to discuss alternative forms of screening. 

• Because FIT explicitly detects the presence of blood, women should not take this test during or at the anticipated time of menstruation, as it may interfere with the accuracy of results. 
• The FIT is not a substitute for a colonoscopy if your healthcare provider recommends one. 
• FIT should be repeated at least once a year when used as a screening tool for colorectal cancer screening. 
 

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test Kit

Simply purchase this test online and we’ll ship a kit to you within 1-2 business days. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit required.

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Collect Your Sample 

Upon receiving your test kit, register it online and follow instructions provided to collect your sample.
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Send Your Sample In

Follow the instructions in your collection kit to mail your sample using the provided package and prepaid mailing label that is included.
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Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

FAQ

Visit the Labcorp OnDemand website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp OnDemand account. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires a healthcare provider order; for your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with PWNHealth LLC and its affiliated professional entities (collectively, PWNHealth) to provide healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready to be accessed through your Labcorp OnDemand account or through your Labcorp Patient account. 

Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also provided to PWNHealth, which provides professional healthcare provider services for OnDemand tests. If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, or federal health authority, but only when legally required. For example, many states require the testing laboratory and healthcare provider to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as sexually transmitted diseases or COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

 

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Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

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