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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
serology first Small bowel ... Non-invasive testing ... identification of small bowel ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... #gastroenterology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Used Diagnostic Tests ... expensive Small bowel ... Celiac #Disease #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Table
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... pts need further testing ... - Gastroenterology ... #gastroenterology ... #workup
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
sensitivity for flat ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... sensitivity for flat ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #