The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has high sensitivity and specificity in screening for colon cancer.
Knutson, Marit
2010-07-29
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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has high sensitivity and specificity in screening for colon cancer.
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Knutson, Marit
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2010-07-29
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Newer stool tests (fecal immunochemical test) may be better than the usual stool test (guaiac) for detecting colon cancer. The FIT might be more useful than the current guaiac test for colon cancer screening.
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FIT
fecal immunochemical test
fecal immunochemical test
screening
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