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Effective, noninvasive colon cancer screening that requires no prep — just send back your sample to us for testing. Request your Cologuard® test today.

Already have your at-home collection kit?

Now that you have your Cologuard test, learn how to use it for colon cancer screening and understand your test results.

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Enhanced accuracy. Same ease of use.

With advancements in cancer detection and false positive rates, the new Cologuard Plus™ test offers the latest innovation from Exact Sciences.1,3

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Screen for Colon Cancer in the Privacy of Your Home

The Cologuard test is for adults 45+ at average risk. It’s a noninvasive and effective prescription-based colon cancer screening kit. You can use it in the privacy of your home and send it back to our lab for testing. The Cologuard test looks for both abnormal DNA and blood in your stool.

45 Is the New 50

The American Cancer Society recommends screening for colon cancer at age 451– no matter your race, ethnicity, or gender.

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Cologuard detects
92% of colon cancers.2

From start to finish


Request a Cologuard test kit online or through your doctor.

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It comes right to your door with step-by-step instructions.

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When you’re ready to use your kit, use the triple S method: Set up your test, collect a sample, and ship it back to our lab for testing.

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Learn more about how to use the Cologuard test for at-home colon cancer screening


Most people pay $03

The Cologuard test is covered for people who are at average risk for colon cancer by Medicare and most major insurers.

Request your Cologuard test today

Getting a prescription is easy, and you can get one without leaving home. Our discussion guide will help you talk to your health care provider, or you can ask directly through our telehealth option.