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What is the ColonoscopyAssist Program About?

  • The ColonoscopyAssist program promotes colon cancer screening among the uninsured community
  • The following tests are provided at heavily discounted rates:
    1. Colonoscopy
    2. Upper Endoscopy
    3. Cologuard
    4. FIT
  • Financial assistance is provided to patients unable to afford the tests.
  • The program focuses on removing financial barriers to CRC screening.

 

 

Free Colon Cancer Screening Stool Test


You have reached this page because you received a Referral Code and ID at a recent ColonoscopyAssist sponsored event.

Each year, the program gives away 2000+ free FOBT screening kits to promote early detection of colorectal cancer.

Your Code and ID will entitle you to one completely free Colon Cancer Screening Stool test known as FOBT or FIT.

Please follow the link below to order your kit :

Order FOBT Kit

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

How accurate is the FOBT?

The test is considered to be very accurate. The particular test used by the program, (InsureFIT Immunochemical FOBT) has the following accuracy :

87% Sensitivity for colorectal cancer 
96.6% Specificity for significant neoplasia


How is the test taken?

The test is intuitive and simple. It takes about 5 minutes to complete and is done at the comfort of your home.

Your FIT test kit will consist of 2 collection cards and two brushes. After a bowel movement, you will use the provided brush to touch the stool and then the collection card. You will need to repeat the test the following day and then send the collection cards in the envelope provided.

A short video explaining the above process can be watched below:

 

 

You can download the test instructions here (InsureFIT Test Instructions)

 

Can I complete this test during my annual physical at my Primary Physicians office?

Yes but to be considered a valid colorectal cancer screening, the specimen must be taken at home over multiple bowel movements.

American Cancer Society states the following
"Doctors often find a small amount of stool in the rectum when doing a DRE. However, simply checking stool obtained this way for bleeding with an FOBT or FIT is not an acceptable method of screening for colorectal cancer. Research has shown that this type of stool exam will miss more than 90% of colon abnormalities, including most cancers."

 

Do I need a referring or primary physician for the test?

No. ColonoscopyAssist does not require a referring or primary physician for the test. However, if requested, ColonoscopyAssist will send a copy of your report to the referring or primary physician.


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Did you know?

  • 1 in 19 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer.
  • Colon Cancer is the 3rd leading cause of deaths in the US
  • Colon Cancer is completely avoidable with regular screening