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Fecal/Stool Tests: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Stool DNA (sDNA)

Stool DNA test (sDNA)

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Instead of looking for blood in the stool, this test looks for abnormal changes to the cells (DNA) in the colon. This is one of the new generation of tests which are being prepared for FDA approval. This test has not yet been approved by the FDA.

Screening interval is uncertain. Check with your healthcare professional.

Advantages:

  • Can detect polyps before they become cancer and can detect cancer as wel.l

  • No advance preparation or dietary restrictions.

  • Can be completed in the comfort of your home.

  • Non-invasive, painless and simple.

  • Results to date indicate that the sDNA test is highly accurate.

Disadvantages

  • Not approved by the FDA yet and therefore not currently available.

  • Will need to get a colonoscopy if test is positive.

  • More expensive than the other stool tests.


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