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Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CRC incidence unknown ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Algorithm STEP ... CRP, ferritin, TSH ... tuberculosis skin test ... #Unknown #Origin
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
CRC incidence unknown ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: - Known ... surgery Stress Testing