Direct Access Colonoscopy

Healthy asymptomatic patients, aged 50 or older with average risk of colon cancer (no family history of colon cancer/polyps) who have never had a screening colonoscopy

Healthy African American patients, aged 45 or older with average risk of colon cancer (no family history of colon cancer/polyps) who have never had a screening colonoscopy

Healthy asymptomatic patients, aged 40 or 10 years before the youngest case of  a first degree family member with a history of colon cancer or adenomatous colon polyps  who have never had a screening colonoscopy

Asymptomatic individuals, with a history of colon polyps are advised to undergo a follow-up screening colonoscopy to maintain their overall health and monitor any potential developments in their condition.