Journal article
Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Test in Symptomatic Patients is not Useful: A Retrospective Chart Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a screening tool designed for the early detection of colorectal cancer in primary care. Although not validated for use in hospitalized patients, it is often used by hospital physicians for reasons other than asymptomatic screening.
OBJECTIVE: To profile the in-hospital use of the FOBT and assess its impact on patient care.
Authors
Narula N; Ulic D; Al-Dabbagh R; Ibrahim A; Mansour M; Balion C; Marshall JK
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 28, No. 8, pp. 421–426
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1155/2014/189652
ISSN
2291-2789