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What is the purpose of the bracket in the sample collection kit?
What is the purpose of the bracket in the sample collection kit?
- To mix the preservative with the sample
- To hold the collection container in the toilet (correct)
- To dip into the sample with the swab
- To hold the small sample container
What is added to the main sample after collection?
What is added to the main sample after collection?
- The preservative (correct)
- The small sample container
- The swab
- The instructions
What is the recommended age range for Cologuard screening?
What is the recommended age range for Cologuard screening?
- Adults 45 years or older (correct)
- Adults 30 years or older
- Adults 50 years or older
- Adults 40 years or older
What is the timeframe for shipping the sample back to UPS?
What is the timeframe for shipping the sample back to UPS?
What type of equipment is used to process the sample in the lab?
What type of equipment is used to process the sample in the lab?
What is the typical timeframe for receiving test results?
What is the typical timeframe for receiving test results?
What is the primary purpose of the preservative bottle in the sample collection kit?
What is the primary purpose of the preservative bottle in the sample collection kit?
What is the Cologuard test designed to detect?
What is the Cologuard test designed to detect?
What is the role of automated robotic arms in the lab?
What is the role of automated robotic arms in the lab?
What is the recommended use of Cologuard for?
What is the recommended use of Cologuard for?
What is the correct order of steps when collecting a sample?
What is the correct order of steps when collecting a sample?
What is not a replacement for, according to the text?
What is not a replacement for, according to the text?
What is the function of the large collection container in the kit?
What is the function of the large collection container in the kit?
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Study Notes
- When receiving a sample collection kit, open the box carefully to avoid damaging it, as it will be used to send the sample back.
- The kit contains instructions, a large collection container, a small sample container, a preservative bottle, and a bracket to hold the collection container in the toilet.
- To collect the sample, place the bracket in the toilet, and after completing one's business, use the swab to dip into the sample until the grooves are covered, then place it in the vial.
- Add the preservative to the main sample, close it up, and ensure it is sent back to UPS within four days of collection.
- The sample is taken to a lab where it is processed using automated robotic arms, centrifuges, and other equipment to extract and test the sample.
- The test is designed to detect colon cancer and pre-cancerous polyps by identifying abnormal genetic code in cells shed from the colon.
- Cologuard is indicated for screening adults 45 years or older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Cologuard is not a replacement for diagnostic colonoscopy or surveillance colonoscopy, and high-risk individuals should consult their doctor about the best screening choice.
- Results are typically received within two weeks of shipping the sample.
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