In this study, the performance characteristics of the immunochemical test were superior to those of the Hemoccult II guaiac-based test. Note, however, that Hemoccult II is less sensitive than the ...
The question posed is an interesting one, and is commonly encountered in clinical practice. The issue revolves around a number of factors, and some clinical data are needed that are not presented. One ...
In this era of skyrocketing health-care costs, how many serial stool guaiac tests would a patient have to have in order to obtain results equivalent to screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer?