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2. 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.

3. FDA approves new blood test to screen for colon cancer

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   The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Guardant Health’s blood test, called Shield, to screen for colon cancer.

4. A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study ...

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   In the U.S., screening is recommended for healthy adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk for colon cancer. Frequency depends on the test: a routine colonoscopy is every 10 years.

5. Fecal occult blood - Wikipedia

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   Fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), as its name implies, aims to detect subtle blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract, anywhere from the mouth to the colon.Positive tests ("positive stool") may result from either upper gastrointestinal bleeding or lower gastrointestinal bleeding and warrant further investigation for peptic ulcers or a malignancy (such as colorectal cancer or gastric cancer).

6. What is a stool-based colorectal cancer screening?

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   Guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT): A kit may be provided by your doctor and uses a chemical reaction to screen for hidden blood in your stool. This test somewhat restricts your diet ...

7. Fecal immunochemical test - Wikipedia

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   The 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 loss, and abdominal pain .

8. 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.

9. Blood test to detect colon cancer could move a step closer to ...

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   Guardant Health’s Shield tests could be the first approved blood screening test for colorectal cancer that meets requirements for Medicare reimbursement. Guardant Health’s Shield tests could ...