Characteristic | FIT | Mt-sDNA |
---|---|---|
Measures stool hemoglobin | Yes | Yes |
Measures genomic markers | No | Yes |
Approved as screening test | Yes | Yes |
Labeling restricted to average risk patients | No | Yes |
Recommended interval | 1 year | 3 years |
Kit distribution | In-person or mail from local lab | Mail from external site |
Kit return | In person or mail to local lab | Mail to external site |
Reminder calls to return | No | Yes |
Medicare out-of-pocket cost | $0 | $0 |
Medicare reimbursement | $22 | $483 |
FIT, fecal immunochemical testing.