WebCologuard 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. WebSo cologaurd has a fine 92% true-positive rate, but has a rather poor 13% false-positive rate. IOW 13% of those who are really OK, get a positive result. There is an excellent chance you have a false-positive, but a second cologuard won't tell you much. I suggest you get the colonoscopy. Scribble Member Posts: 2 May 2024 #8
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WebSorry to read about your bad experiences with prep and the adverse consequences of your colonoscopy. See my thread ‘FIT versus Cologuard: Conflicting Results.‘ As I do not metabolize sedatives well, I have chosen to have a CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy). There is still a prep but it is supposedly less arduous than the prep for a ... WebAug 25, 2024 · Difficult customer service/over $600/non specific. Very experience test over $600 and other much cheaper test is covered by insurance. Many was to have a false positive including having a period or Any skin that breaks. Very hard company to work with. redbones knightstown indiana
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WebNov 21, 2024 · It is possible that the Cologuard result is a false-positive, meaning there is no pre-cancer or cancer present. It may only signify that you have a benign polyp or pre … WebA negative* result means that Cologuard did not detect significant levels of DNA and/or hemoglobin biomarkers in the stool which are associated with CRC or advanced … WebFunny thing: I had a Cologuard test done in 2024 while I had cramps, diarrhea and all sorts of scary symptoms and the test was negative. Now I have zero symptoms and only did a follow up because of sales pressure from the company that does the testing - and bang! Got a positive. I'm encouraged by your experience 5eeek1ngAn5werz • 1 yr. ago redbones in workout clothes