Combining the quantitative faecal immunochemical test and full blood count reliably rules out colorectal cancer in a symptomatic patient referral pathway.
Mark S JohnstonePaul BurtonGeorgios KourounisJack WinterEmilia CrightonDavid MansouriPaul WitherspoonKaren SmithStephen T McSorleyPublished in: International journal of colorectal disease (2021)
GP referral and secondary care investigation patterns were influenced by FIT. The combination of normal Hb and f-Hb excluded CRC in 99.96% of cases, providing excellent reassurance to those prioritising access to endoscopy services.