{"id":553,"date":"2026-06-01T12:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colo-check.com\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-06-10T14:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:00:10","slug":"how-to-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.colo-check.com\/en\/how-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"553\" class=\"elementor elementor-553\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48283a9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-176de0f \" data-id=\"48283a9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"48283a9\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49697c7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"49697c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main class=\"cc-process-page\">\r\n  <section class=\"cc-process-hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"cc-process-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-hero-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-hero-content\">\r\n          <p class=\"cc-process-eyebrow\">How Is It Applied?<\/p>\r\n          <h1 class=\"cc-process-title\">Colo-Check analysis is an optimized process that progresses step by step<\/h1>\r\n          <p class=\"cc-process-hero-text\">\r\n            Colo-Check is an analysis process in which every step, from sample collection to result reporting, is planned in a controlled, highly sensitive way suitable for molecular diagnostics.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"cc-process-actions\">\r\n            <a href=\"#surec\" class=\"cc-process-btn cc-process-btn-primary\" style=\"color:white;\">Explore the Process<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"\/iletisim\" class=\"cc-process-btn cc-process-btn-soft\">Get Information<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <figure class=\"cc-process-hero-card\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/colo-check_5-1.webp\" alt=\"Molecular diagnostic laboratory\">\r\n          <figcaption class=\"cc-process-hero-card-body\">\r\n            <strong>Approximately 7-8 hours of laboratory process<\/strong>\r\n            <p>Sample quality and DNA integrity are key factors that directly affect test performance.<\/p>\r\n          <\/figcaption>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-stats\">\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-stat\">\r\n          <strong>01<\/strong>\r\n          <span>Sample collection and acceptance<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-stat\">\r\n          <strong>02<\/strong>\r\n          <span>DNA-based molecular analysis<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-stat\">\r\n          <strong>03<\/strong>\r\n          <span>Result evaluation and referral<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cc-process-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"cc-process-container\">\r\n      <p class=\"cc-process-eyebrow\">Diagnostic workflow<\/p>\r\n      <h2 id=\"surec\"class=\"cc-process-heading\">Step-by-step Colo-Check analysis<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"cc-process-lead\">\r\n        The process consists of proper sample collection, transportation to the laboratory under suitable conditions, preservation of genetic material, molecular analysis, and result interpretation.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-timeline\">\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-step\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-number\">1<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Collection of patient samples<\/h3>\r\n            <p>\r\n              Stool and\/or serum samples are collected from the patient for the test. For the highest accuracy rate, it is recommended that stool and serum samples collected from the same patient be evaluated together.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-step\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-number\">2<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Sample acceptance and quality control<\/h3>\r\n            <p>\r\n              It is checked whether the samples have arrived under suitable conditions. Sample quality is critical for DNA integrity and analysis reliability.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-step\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-number\">3<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Preparation of genetic material<\/h3>\r\n            <p>\r\n              DNA isolation is performed from the samples in the laboratory environment. The pre-analysis process is carried out in a way that preserves molecular diagnostic sensitivity.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-step\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-number\">4<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Analysis of epigenetic targets<\/h3>\r\n            <p>\r\n              Colo-Check works through gene panels that target cancer-specific DNA methylation patterns. Stool and serum samples can be analyzed separately or together.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-step\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-number\">5<\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Evaluation of results<\/h3>\r\n            <p>\r\n              The obtained molecular findings are evaluated. Patients with positive results should be referred for colonoscopy for clinical confirmation.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cc-process-section cc-process-contrast\">\r\n    <div class=\"cc-process-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-split\">\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-panel\">\r\n          <p class=\"cc-process-eyebrow\">Sample quality<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"cc-process-heading\">The success of the test begins with sample integrity<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"cc-process-lead\">\r\n            In the Colo-Check process, collecting, preserving, and delivering the sample to the laboratory correctly directly affects analysis performance.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"cc-process-list\">\r\n            <div class=\"cc-process-list-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"cc-process-list-dot\"><\/span>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Stool sample<\/strong>\r\n                <span>It is one of the main sample types used to screen epigenetic markers.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"cc-process-list-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"cc-process-list-dot\"><\/span>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Serum sample<\/strong>\r\n                <span>It provides supportive and complementary analysis capability in the dual matrix approach.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"cc-process-list-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"cc-process-list-dot\"><\/span>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Cross-evaluation<\/strong>\r\n                <span>When stool and serum data are evaluated together, diagnostic performance is strengthened.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cc-process-image\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/colo-check_6.webp\" alt=\"Laboratory sample preparation process\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cc-process-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"cc-process-container\">\r\n      <p class=\"cc-process-eyebrow\">Patient experience<\/p>\r\n      <h2 class=\"cc-process-heading\">Non-invasive and patient-friendly application approach<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"cc-process-lead\">\r\n        Compared to the invasive nature of colonoscopy, the need for sedation, and challenging preparation processes, Colo-Check aims to provide a more comfortable screening experience.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-cards\">\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-card-icon\">01<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Does not require colonoscopy preparation<\/h3>\r\n          <p>It offers a more comfortable sampling approach independent of challenging bowel preparation and sedation processes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-card-icon\">02<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Supports patient compliance<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Thanks to its non-invasive structure, it may help increase participation in the screening process.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"cc-process-card\">\r\n          <span class=\"cc-process-card-icon\">03<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Referral in case of a positive result<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Patients with a positive test result are referred for colonoscopy for clinical confirmation.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-note\">\r\n        <strong>Clinical note<\/strong>\r\n        Colo-Check is not a definitive diagnostic method that replaces colonoscopy. Positive results must be confirmed through specialist physician evaluation and colonoscopy.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"cc-process-section cc-process-cta\">\r\n    <div class=\"cc-process-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"cc-process-cta-box\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"cc-process-eyebrow\">Application process<\/p>\r\n          <h2 class=\"cc-process-heading\">Controlled, fast, and molecular-based analysis<\/h2>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Colo-Check offers an optimized molecular diagnostic process carried out in an advanced technology laboratory environment, from sample acceptance to reporting.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <a href=\"\/iletisim\" class=\"cc-process-btn cc-process-btn-primary\" style=\"color:white;\" >Contact Us<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<\/main>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Is It Applied? 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