
Cologuard® vs. Colonoscopy: Which test is better?
Posted by Frederick Gandolfo MD, on
How to choose between colonoscopy and Cologuard® testing. What does a positive Cologuard test mean?
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How to choose between colonoscopy and Cologuard® testing. What does a positive Cologuard test mean?
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