Cologuard
Cologuard is a non-invasive, effective, and affordable prescription-based at-home colon cancer screening test that looks for both abnormal DNA and blood in your stool. Cologuard is for adults 45+ at average risk.
What’s inside your Cologuard kit
- Return shipping box
- Sample container
- Probe + tube
- Bracket
- Patient guide instructions
- Sample labels
- Bottle of liquid preservative)

3 Options For Returning Your Cologuard Kit
Important Note: For the best results, please return your Cologuard kit to us as soon as possible after collecting your sample – ideally on the same day or the next day at the latest. This helps make sure it gets to the lab within 72 hours.
Drop Off Kit At A UPS Location
You can also drop off your Cologuard kit at any UPS spot. Find the closest one here: UPS® store locator | Exact Sciences

Drop Off Kit At Any UCHC Clinic
You can also bring your kit to any of our clinic locations. We’ll take care of getting it to UPS from there.

Schedule UPS Pick-up
Simply schedule a pick-up from your home or any UCHC clinic.
If you schedule a UPS pickup from your home, you don’t need to be there. Leave the box by your front door or porch.
Need help? Call Cologuard at 1-844-870-8870 (English/Spanish).
Send your kit back the same or next day during the week. Avoid weekend/holiday collection for quicker shipping.
Expect results in about 2 weeks once it reaches Cologuard’s lab.


Your Care is Our Care
Find helpful guides, videos, kit instructions, and more on Cologuard’s Resources page.
Cologuard is available 24/7 at 1-844-870-8870.