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I read here (on Hacker News) that the stool test is actually really valuable and cheap enough to pay out of pocket prior to trying to justify an out-of-schedule

I read here (on Hacker News) that the stool test is actually really valuable and cheap enough to pay out of pocket prior to trying to justify an out-of-schedule colonoscopy.

OptionOfT 1y ago
Not to mention the prepare for a colonoscopy is not pleasant.
- SoftTalker 1y ago
  And colonoscopies are invasive procedures that have their own risks. Perforated bowel can turn this "routine" procedure into an emergency.
yen223 1y ago
Gentle reminder for Australian folks here, you can get a bowel screening test kit for free, if you're between 45 - 74 years of age. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-bowel-cancer-screening-program/doing-a-bowel-screening-test/who-should-do-the-bowel-screening-test https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-bowel-cancer-scr...
dzhiurgis 1y ago
Is it at home ones or ones that you send sample to get sequenced?