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What percentage of positive fit stool tests result in a non cancerous finding on colonoscopy? 35 y/o and very nervous?
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The sensitivity for FIT is between 70-80%, meaning that it is very likely the the positive test correlates with finding cancerous cells. Your doctor will want to have a colonoscopy done to very the test. Here is a link to learn more: https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/patient/colorectal-screening-pdq
Answered 6/7/2021
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