Getting the best out of faecal immunochemical tests and faecal calprotectin
Abstract
Faecal calprotectin (FC) and the faecal immunochemical test for haemoglobin (FIT) are recommended for use in primary care where colorectal cancer (CRC) is not suspected.1 2 We are unclear how best to use these two biomarkers in younger patients where lower gastrointestinal symptoms are extremely common. Distinguishing irritable bowel syndrome from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from CRC on clinical grounds is often an uncertain exercise....
Paper Details
Title
Getting the best out of faecal immunochemical tests and faecal calprotectin
Published Date
Dec 24, 2019
Journal
Volume
11
Issue
5
Pages
414 - 416
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