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Shield Blood Test

Guardant Health Shield

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An FDA-approved blood test that screens for colorectal-cancer-associated alterations in cell-free DNA for average-risk adults age 45 and older.

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Review status. This record is live for catalog testing, but its Test Grade and dimension scores are still awaiting editorial publication.

Best for

colorectal-cancer-screening

Standout strength

The official patient information documents intended use, eligible population, blood collection, result meaning, FDA status, and required follow-up after a positive result.

Important watch-out

A positive result requires colonoscopy, and Shield is not a replacement for diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.

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Shield Blood Test

Guardant Health Shield

This test has not received a published Test Grade yet.

An FDA-approved blood test that screens for colorectal-cancer-associated alterations in cell-free DNA for average-risk adults age 45 and older.

document-verifiedSources documentedProvider identifiedLast verified August 15, 2026

Review status. This record is live for catalog testing, but its Test Grade and dimension scores are still awaiting editorial publication.

Best for

colorectal-cancer-screening

Standout strength

The official patient information documents intended use, eligible population, blood collection, result meaning, FDA status, and required follow-up after a positive result.

Important watch-out

A positive result requires colonoscopy, and Shield is not a replacement for diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.

Next step

Check the panel or research the provider

Prices, availability, and ordering requirements can change. Confirm the current details before purchasing.

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Scope, both directions

What it measures, and what it omits

Measured categories and focus areas

  • cancer-screening
  • colorectal-health
  • colorectal-cancer-screening

Important limits and omissions

  • A positive result requires colonoscopy, and Shield is not a replacement for diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.

The full breakdown

Eight dimensions, each with its evidence

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Dimension scores have not been published for this record.

What it asks of you

Sample and fulfillment journey

Order

Clinician Authorized, Lab visit access. Confirm current state availability before buying.

Collect

blood collection. Preparation requirements are shown when verified.

Return

Shipping and return requirements are not confirmed unless listed by the provider.

Lab

Method and laboratory documentation appear in the evidence section below.

Report

Current disclosed turnaround: Not confirmed.

Under the hood

Laboratory, method, and evidence sources

Every published claim should trace to a dated source. Missing evidence remains visible instead of being filled with assumptions.

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True total cost

Pricing and add-ons

Pricing for Shield Blood Test
ItemCurrent disclosed priceNote
PanelNot confirmedVerify the checkout total, shipping, and collection fees before ordering.
Optional servicesNot confirmedClinician review, subscriptions, and retesting discounts are listed only when documented.

Price status. This record shows disclosed pricing. Checkout costs can change and should be verified before purchase.

Your data

Privacy and data treatment

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Reading the labels

Evidence states on this record

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The balance

Strengths and watch-outs

Strengths

  • The official patient information documents intended use, eligible population, blood collection, result meaning, FDA status, and required follow-up after a positive result.

Watch-outs

  • A positive result requires colonoscopy, and Shield is not a replacement for diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals.

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Verification history

August 15, 2026Current record verification date.Current

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