Quantitative FIT stratification is superior to NICE referral criteria NG12 in a high-risk colorectal cancer population

ConclusionIn a multivariate model, FIT outperforms age, sex and all symptoms prompting referral. FIT has greater stratification value than any referral symptoms. FIT does have value in patients with iron deficiency anaemia.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research