How expensive are the tests recommended in the guidelines? Are they covered by insurance?

Costs of these different tests vary widely based not only on the type of test but also other fees (e.g.: administration fees, office visit, etc.).With the exception of the newly added tests – CTC and sDNA – Medicare and most insurers already cover most or all colorectal cancer screening tests. Based on the recommendations from this multi-organizational panel and those of other organizations it is conceivable that many major insurance plans will begin to cover the added tests (CTC and sDNA). As a result, these updated guidelines have a real possibility of contributing to greater access to colorectal cancer screening tests.