Adherence to Obstetrician-/Gynecologist-Ordered Multi-target Stool DNA Test Screening and Follow-Up Colonoscopy: A National Multi-payer Study of US Women

Key Points

• The study aims to assess adherence rates to OB/GYN-ordered multi-target stool DNA tests and subsequent colonoscopies among women in the U.S.
• Analyzed national data from multiple payers regarding mt-sDNA tests and colonoscopy completions.
• Focused on adherence rates among women following positive mt-sDNA results.
• Examined possible disparities based on income, race, and ethnicity.
• Over 70% of women completed OB/GYN-ordered multi-target stool DNA testing.
• More than 70% of women with positive mt-sDNA tests underwent colonoscopy within one year.
• Identified gaps in adherence related to payer, income, and racial/ethnic factors.

Abstract