Frequently Asked Questions
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com is a service which promotes colorectal cancer screening by making screenings easily accessible. The program ships highly accurate, at-home colorectal cancer screening kits to patients nationwide.
The screening process is quick and simple :
1) Patient orders kit at ColonCancerScreeningKit.com
2) A kit is shipped to patients home
3) Patient follows instructions to collect a small stool sample
4) Kit is returned using the prepaid envelope provided
5) Lab process the test and provides results within 3 days.
Any patient in need of colorectal cancer screening can utilize ColonCancerScreeningKit.com to purchase a screening kit.
Our organization specializes in one thing only, colorectal cancer screening. We have developed a highly accurate colorectal cancer screening program that is user friendly, easy to follow and quick.
We are available by phone at 888-996-0650. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST.
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com uses a highly accurate FDA approved test called the Fecal Immunochemcal Test.
The patient is asked to provide a small stool sample. The test detects traces of blood in the stool that cannot be detected by the naked eye. Presence of this blood can be an indication of bleeding colorectal polyps, large adenomas or cancer.
The test is very accurate. The particular test used by ColonCancerScreeningKit.com has the following accuracy :
87% Sensitivity for colorectal cancer
97.7% Specificity for significant neoplasia
FIT is right for any adult at average risk for colorectal cancer.
For insured individuals, there is no cost for the kit and it is covered 100% by health insurance as a preventative screening.
Not insured? The test is an affordable out-of-pocket rate of $79. The cost includes everything needed to collect the sample along with return postage.
FIT is one of only two tier 1 colorectal cancer screening methods approved by the CDC. The test is non-invasive, takes only 5 minutes and is completed from the comfort of your own home.
FIT is a tier 1 recommended method of screening and is supported by medical guidelines, including the American Cancer Society, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the US Preventive Services Task Force for early detection of Colorectal Cancer.
Please discuss with your physician if the screening method is right for you.
FIT is a completely safe and a risk-free option for colorectal cancer screening. The test is non-invasive and can be completed at home.
There are no dietary restrictions for this test.
While this test can be completed at home, like Cologuard, the tests differ in accuracy and pricing.
Cologuard (FIT DNA) is recommended to be completed every 3 years, while FIT is recommended annually. The cost of Cologuard is $599, while ColonCancerScreeningKit.com provides FIT for $65.
Cologuard is reported to have a sensitivity rate of 92%, while the test used by ColonCancerScreeningKit.com, InSure® ONE™, has a sensitivity rate reported at 87%1.
Performed annually as recommended, routine screenings through FIT improve the sensitivity studied over a 10 year period. On a one-time basis, Cologuard is a more accurate test, but in a long-term basis, FIT is more accurate and a more cost effective option.
Colon or colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Colorectal cancer is currently one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
There is no single cause for colon cancer. Nearly all colon cancers begin as noncancerous (benign) polyps, which slowly develop into cancer.
You have a higher risk for colon cancer if you:
- Are older than 50
- Are African American and eastern European descent
- Eat a diet high in red or processed meat
- Have cancer elsewhere in the body
- Have colorectal polyps
- Have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- Have a family history of colon cancer
- Have a personal history of breast cancer
Certain genetic syndromes also increase the risk of developing colon cancer. Two of the most common are hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), also known as Lynch syndrome, and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
What you eat may play a role in your risk of colon cancer. Colon cancer may be associated with a high-fat, low-fiber diet and red meat. However, some studies found that the risk does not drop if you switch to a high-fiber diet, so the cause of the link is not yet clear.
Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are other risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Many cases of colorectal cancer show no symptoms, especially in the beginning stages. Polyps can form over a period of time without an individual knowing. That is why screening early and often is important.
Common symptoms that could indicate colorectal cancer include:
- Abdominal pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen
- Blood in the stool
- Diarrhea, constipation, or other change in bowel habits
- Intestinal obstruction
- Unexplained anemia
- Unexplained weight loss
Screening for colorectal cancer for all adults is recommended to begin at age 45 by The National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society.
If you are of increased risk for colorectal cancer, you may consider starting your testing before the age of 40.
This test can be ordered and completed yearly to stay current with colorectal cancer screening. All adults between the ages of 45 and 75 are recommended to complete routine colorectal cancer screening.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. A simple 5 minute screening test can help you detect and prevent colorectal cancer before any symptoms occur, when it is most curable.
If you are already presenting any symptoms, it is recommended that you speak with a healthcare provider to determine your options.
If you are currently experiencing any rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, the FIT screening test would not be right for you.
If you are not due for your follow up colonoscopy, you are in compliance with screening guidelines and this test is not necessary. However, there are still some advantages to completing a FIT. For example, studies show that completing an annual FIT in between colonoscopy allowed asymptomatic patients to detect cancer up to 2 years earlier.
Yes. Getting screened through ColonCancerScreeningKit.com will not affect your ability to get screened via another method at a later date.
If you have never had a colonoscopy, this test is a great way to start screening!
You can order your kit here.
You will be asked to submit your information along with a valid mailing address.
Need help ordering your kit? Our live assistance line is available at 888-996-0650 during regular business hours to assist you with your order.
Your Content Goes Here
No. ColonCancerScreeningKit.com does not require a referring or primary physician for the test. However, if PCP information is provided, we will send a copy of your report to them.
As soon as you suspect you may have submitted incorrect information, please reach out to the ColonCancerScreeningKit.com assistance line at 888-996-0650 so that a patient navigator can correct your information.
Your test will come with all of the required contents to collect your sample along with instructions for use. This test uses a water-based method to collect the samples. Colorectal cancer screening has never been easier!
After a bowel movement, you will use the provided brushes, along with the test card, to collect your sample. The test does not require any stool handling and only requires one bowel movement to collect the sample.
Visit our home page to view a brief instructional video regarding sample collection.
Once your samples are collected, you will need to enclose your sample card in the included pre-paid return envelope to send your samples to the lab for development.
Your kit will include a pre-paid return envelope for sample return.
No, you are not required to make any dietary changes or fast to complete this test.
No, you do not need to stop taking any medications or supplements to complete this test.
The test is easy to complete and the total commitment time for testing is less than 5 minutes.
Collecting your sample is easy. ColonCancerScreeningKit.com provides a patient friendly test with everything necessary to collect your sample. The convenient water-based collection method uses unique, patented brush sampling that does not require any stool collection or handling.
A brief instructional video can be viewed on our home page.
No, the time of day does not matter and you may collect your samples when it is most convenient to you.
You should return your samples within the enclosed pre-paid return envelope as soon as your samples have been collected.
Shipping Questions
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com is available to ship to all 50 states in the United States.
Kits are shipped via US Postal Service within 1 business day of ordering. You will receive a shipment confirmation email once your kit has been shipped. Please allow 7-10 business days for your kit to arrive.
There is no additional cost to ship the kit. ColonCancerScreeningKit.com provides the kit at a flat-rate with shipping and return shipping included.
Yes, ColonCancerScreeningKit.com can ship kits to P.O. Box addresses.
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com is unable to fulfill orders made from outside of the United States at this time.
If your kit has arrived and is missing any items, contact our live support team at 888-996-0650 and provide our team with your information so that we can get a replacement order sent out promptly.
If your kit has not arrived after 10 or more business days of shipment, contact our live support line at 888-996-0650 and our team will get a replacement kit shipped out to you.
Yes, ColonCancerScreeningKit.com ships to you discreetly. Your kit will arrive in a blank, white envelope.
A portal link to view your report will be sent to the email address associated with your order once available.
Please ensure that the email address provided is accurate.
Reports are available within 7 days of the lab receiving your returned samples.
Your Content Goes Here
Though a physician’s referral is not required to order the kit, we will share your results with your primary care physician or referring physician if requested.
You can enter your physician’s details on the enclosed form to provide your information.
If you are having any problems with accessing your test results, give our live support line a call at 888-996-0650 so that our team can investigate the matter and ensure reports are viewable to you.
The test will determine if there is hidden blood in your stool.
A positive test would indicate that hidden blood in your stool was identified, which may be caused by colorectal polyps.
A negative test would indicate that your stool did not have any traces of hidden blood, meaning you likely do not have any polpys at this time.
Your Content Goes Here
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com accepts payments with Visa, Mastercard or Discover. Cash or check payments are not accepted at this time.
Yes, you are welcome to use your HSA/FSA account to purchase a screening kit through ColonCancerScreeningKit.com.
ColonCancerScreeningKit.com does not accept CareCredit at this time.
If you are having any issues with your kit that require a refund, give our live assistance line a call at 888-996-0650 so that our team can investigate the matter and submit a refund request on your behalf.
Your Content Goes Here
Yes, you can! ColonCancerScreeningKit.com offers uninsured individuals the opportunity to get screened for colorectal cancer easily and affordably.
