The number of colonoscopies needed to detect one person with advanced neoplasia was 5.1 for guaiac-positive patients but only 2.7 for immunochemical-test–positive patients. Colonoscopy revealed ...

such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and the guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT). However, like any screening tool, the test has its limitations. The Shield test exhibits a 13% ...

Background: Current guidelines for screening of colorectal cancer do not offer specific recommendations for cessation of antithrombotic agents prior to fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Aim ...