Faecal haemoglobin and faecal calprotectin as indicators of bowel disease in patients presenting to primary care with bowel symptoms

Conclusions
In primary care, undetectable FHb is a good ‘rule-out’ test for significant bowel disease and could guide who requires investigation.

Source: Gut - August 8, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mowat, C., Digby, J., Strachan, J. A., Wilson, R., Carey, F. A., Fraser, C. G., Steele, R. J. C. Tags: Open access, Colon cancer Source Type: research