Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions are provided below. Click on a general category, then select specific questions from the menu. If your question is not included at this site, please call UIC’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-842-1802. Colorectal screening counselors will be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, to answer your questions or make arrangements for a UIC doctor or registered nurse to return your call.

Colorectal Cancer

Receiving and Returning the Test Kit

Who Should Take the Test and When?

Definitions

Effects of Diet

Stool Sample Collection

Effects of Medication and Medical Conditions on the Test

Getting More Information

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