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How much should the lab tests for colon polyps cost?
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Please make your question clearer. There are no lab tests for colon polyps.
Answered 4/1/2023
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Only a gastroenterologist performing a colonoscopy can detect polyps and remove them for a biopsy. There is no lab test, only a surgical procedure for detection.
Answered 3/30/2023
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