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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for colorectal cancer ... immunochemical test ... ) for indications ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Algorithm in Transplant ... Breath test for ... Adjust IS medications ... *Especially if concern ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
#Indications #Tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing # ... Indications
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... #colon #Screening ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... the type of and indication ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management