Faecal haemoglobin concentration thresholds for reassurance and urgent investigation for colorectal cancer based on a faecal immunochemical test in symptomatic patients in primary care.

Craig MowatJayne DigbyJudith A StrachanRebecca K McCannFrancis A CareyCallum G FraserRobert Jc Steele

Published in: Annals of clinical biochemistry (2021)

In primary care, f-Hb, in conjunction with clinical assessment, can safely and objectively determine individual risk of CRC and decide on simple reassurance or urgent, or routine referral.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
general practice
clinical practice
patient reported outcomes