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2. M2-PK Test - Wikipedia

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   The M2-PK Test is a non-invasive screening method for the early detection of colorectal cancers and polyps which are known to be the precursors of colorectal cancer. The M2-PK Test which is used for stool analysis is available either as fully quantitative ELISA Test or as a rapid test that can be performed by any general practitioner without the need of a laboratory or any additional equipment.

3. Tumor M2-PK - Wikipedia

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   M2-PK, as measured in feces, is a potential tumor marker for colorectal cancer. When measured in feces with a cutoff value of 4 U/ml, its sensitivity has been estimated to be 85% (with a 95% confidence interval of 65 to 96%) for colon cancer and 56% (confidence interval 41–74%) for rectal cancer. [1] Its specificity is 95%.

4. New colorectal cancer blood test approved by FDA: What to know

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   The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a blood test screening for colorectal cancer that has an over 83% success rate at detecting the presence of this form of cancer.

5. Fecal immunochemical test - Wikipedia

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   Fecal immunochemical test. Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is a diagnostic technique that examines stool samples for traces of non-visible blood, which could potentially indicate conditions including bowel cancer. [1] Symptoms which could be caused by bowel cancer and suggest a FIT include a change in bowel habit, anaemia, unexplained weight ...

6. FDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening among ...

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   “The test, which has an accuracy rate for colon cancer detection similar to stool tests used for early detection of cancer, could offer an alternative for patients who may otherwise decline ...

7. Guardant's blood-based cancer test moves closer to Medicare ...

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   Exact Sciences' stool test Cologuard had a 92.3% sensitivity rate. Colorectal cancer occurs in about 150,000 patients in the U.S. annually and is the second-leading cause of cancer fatalities in ...

8. Stool test - Wikipedia

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   Yellow and blue tops for parasite testing, red top for stool cultures and the white top was provided by the patient with the sample. A stool test is a medical diagnostic technique that involves the collection and analysis of fecal matter. Microbial analysis (culturing), microscopy and chemical tests are among the tests performed on stool samples.

9. Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other ...

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   These include fecal occult blood testing and multi-target stool DNA tests, which examine stool samples for signs of colorectal cancer, and flexible sigmoidoscopy, which only examines part of the ...