Request Cologuard® without leaving your home
Cologuard is an effective, noninvasive colon cancer screening option for adults age 45+ at average risk. Prescription only.
If you don't have a healthcare provider or an upcoming appointment, you can request Cologuard through these providers.
Cologuard is a noninvasive colon cancer screening option you can use at home.
- Most insured patients pay $0†
- No special prep or changes to your diet or medication
- No need to take time off
- Cologuard kit delivered to your home
- Collect your sample in the privacy of your home
Request a Cologuard Rx online
Cologuard is available by prescription only. If you don't have a healthcare provider or an upcoming appointment, you can request Cologuard through these providers.
FAQ
- How does Cologuard work?
Cologuard uses advanced stool DNA technology to detect the DNA and blood cells released from altered cells, and can detect both precancer and cancer.
- How do I use Cologuard?
- Receive and unpack your Cologuard kit
- Follow the simple instructions to collect and preserve your sample
- Using the prepaid UPS label, ship the box back within 24 hours
- Test results are usually sent to your healthcare provider within 2 weeks
- Who is Cologuard for?
Cologuard is for people age 45 and older who are at average risk for colon cancer. Cologuard is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.
- How effective is Cologuard?
Cologuard is shown to be effective. In a clinical study of 10,000 participants ages 50–84 years old, of average risk of colon cancer, Cologuard found 92% of cancer. (Reference: 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.)
- Is Cologuard covered by insurance
Cologuard is covered by Medicare and most major insurers. Most insured patients pay $0. †
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. Cologuard performance in repeat testing has not been evaluated.
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). Prescription only.
† Exact Sciences estimate based on historical patient billing from October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020. Rate of coverage varies by state and region. Exceptions for coverage may apply; only your insurer can confirm how Cologuard would be covered for you.
‡ Rate of coverage varies by state and region. Coverage rate only applies to Cologuard screening population.
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