> How can I interpret the results? A negative test means that Colox did not detect any abnormality of markers associated to colorectal cancer and adenomas. The negative predictive value of the test is 99.9%. Periodic testing for colorectal cancer is recommended for the patient. A positive test does not necessarily mean that the patient has
> Where can I find Colox® if I want to prescribe it? Colox is available from our partner laboratories. You can call them to order the kit and take your patient's blood sample directly to your office before 11am. A courier will pick it up. You can also prescribe the test and invite your patient
> Who can do a Colox® test? Colox® is a screening test for the prevention and the early detection of colorectal cancer. The test is intended for women and men with an average risk of colorectal cancer: aged 50 and over, no symptom of colorectal cancer, no history of cancer or hereditary syndromes or chronic inflammatory bowel disease. > Who can’t do a
> Is Colox® Reliable? The performances of the test was validated in a multicenter clinical case-control study conducted in Switzerland, including 782 individuals. It detected 78% of patients with colon cancer and 52% of patients with adenomatous polyps. The test sensitivity for early stage detection is 61%. The specificity of the test is 92.2%, it
> How does it work ? A tumor is able to send signals which will modulate the bone marrow cells differentiation mobilized in response to the tumor growth by generating pro-metastatic or pro-angiogenic cells for example. Bone marrow myeloid cells are recruited to the tumor site to create an inflammatory microenvironment that promotes tumor cell
> What is Colox®? Colox® is an easy and efficient blood test for the detection of cancerous colorectal lesions. It also detects precancerous lesions such as adenomatous polyps. Colox® is a screening test which identifies the high-risk cases of colorectal cancer and directs patients to a colonoscopy diagnosis when needed. It provides an additional screening