The optimal cut-off level of the fecal immunochemical test for colorectal cancer screening in a country with limited colonoscopy resources: A multi-center study from Thailand

• Main Authors: Aniwan S., Ek T., Pongprasobchai S., Limsrivilai J., Praisontarangkul O., Pisespongsa P., Mairiang P., Sangchan A., Sottisuporn J., Wisedopas N., Kullavanijaya P., Rerknimitr R.
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85016500803&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/40814
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Selecting the cut-off point for the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs is of prime importance. The balance between the test performance for detecting advanced neoplasia and the available colonoscopy resources should be considered. We aimed to i...