Exact Sciences’ next-generation Cologuard stool-based test for colorectal cancer demonstrated 94% sensitivity and 91% specificity in its latest study, according to the company.
Exact Sciences Nails Colorectal Cancer Test Trial Ahead Of Planned Submission
Exact Sciences’ next generation of Cologuard, which could be on the market later this year, clearly outperforms its previous.

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The Cologuard Plus test has a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 94% for the detection of colorectal cancer; “unmatched accuracy,” according to Exact Sciences.
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