In Phase 1, urine will be collected from 450 Nigerian patients (150 with CRC, 150 with polyps, and 150 patients with no colon premalignant or malignant pathology. These samples will be used to refine a handheld biosensor. This handheld biosensor is intended to be a cost-effective POC diagnostic test highly sensitive for CRC in Nigerian patients.
In Phase 2, the biosensor device will be piloted in Nigeria with 75 patients that are high-risk for CRC.. After the pilot, POC test in real-time analysis on urine from 645 patients who are in one of three groups: 1.\> 40 years of age with rectal bleeding; 2.a family history of CRC; 3. have a diagnosis of CRC. All patients will receive a colonoscopy. Beliefs and barriers related to urine testing for CRC will be investigated. Study will be completed within 5 years.
