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HelpTest Code COLOSO Cologuard DNA Stool Test
Useful For
Screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC)
In-house providers only. Outreach clients will need to setup an account directly with Exact Sciences
Synonyms/Keywords
Colorectal Cancer Screen (CRC)
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.
Test Components
11 DNA markers including fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) for human hemoglobin.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Exact Sciences | Negative |
Performing Laboratory Name
Exact Sciences Laboratories
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Exact Sciences Laboratoties, LLC |
1-844-870-8870 | www.exactsciences.com | None |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Sciences Laboratories | Monday through Friday | 2 weeks | Multi-target stool DNA marker assay, fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81528 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | ColoGuard DNA Stool Test |
| Cerner | ColoGuard DNA Stool Test |