Single replicate positivity was significantly higher than that in CRC (26/136, 19.1%, p < 0.0001), and single BCAT1 replicate positivity was more likely in cases without neoplasia than in CRC (OR 17.7, 95% CI 6.6–43.3, p < 0.0001). The gene discussed is BCAT1; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.