RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fecal-based DNA assays: A new, noninvasive approach to colorectal cancer screening
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 497
OP 503
VO 71
IS 6
A1 Deenadayalu, Viju P.
A1 Rex, Douglas K.
YR 2004
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/6/497.abstract
AB Stool-based DNA testing is a new, noninvasive method of colorectal cancer screening. Because it is easier to use and more sensitive than fecal occult blood testing, physicians may be more likely to recommend it, and patients may be more apt to comply. Although it is expensive, initial assessments show it to be cost-effective.