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

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... reported to the CDC ... requirements and the CDC ... CDC should be consulted ... See table below
“ Clinical laboratories should follow these guidelines when collecting specimens for monkeypox virus:

Collect at least two
should follow these guidelines ... them directly to CDC ... laboratory may test ... CDC can provide ... contact list) or the CDC
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... investigation STEP 3 Order CBC ... tuberculosis skin test ... positive first-tier testing ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm