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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... indications other than CRC ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... specificity for CRC ... Tests #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
Family History Performance ... specificity for CRC ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management