Faecal immunochemical tests to triage patients with lower abdominal symptoms for suspected colorectal cancer referrals in primary care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the UK. Presenting symptoms that can be associated with CRC usually have another explanation. Faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) detect blood that is not visible to the naked eye and may help to select patients who are likely to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta21330 |