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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... supplementation, ASA ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing ... #OccultBlood #Testing
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
‘broaden’ this coverage ... clinical use, I’ve color ... coded the abx bars ... #pharmacology #management ... #spectrum #table
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... #Screening #Tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing