A recent UCLA-led study discovered that the percentage of patients who schedule and get a follow-up colonoscopy after receiving concerning results from a blood test and those who don’t are split. The results are reported in a release.
Among the participants, “only 49% of patients completed a follow-up colonoscopy within six months, and just 56% did so at any point during the two-year study period.” The researchers observed similar results in those who used a stool test for their cancer screening. Additionally, patients with private insurance and those who experience less health conditions were more likely to follow up.
The authors emphasize the importance of getting a colonoscopy after receiving concerning results from a blood test. The study is published in Gastroenterology.
