### Question
How does HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED define colorectal cancer screening test?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **colorectal cancer screening test** is defined as:

> any of the following procedures furnished to an individual for the purpose of early detection of colorectal cancer:


(A) Screening fecal-occult blood test

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

