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Why is the program using the guaiac test (gFOBT) rather then the Immunochemical test for (iFOBT)?

April 26, 2017gfobt guaiac immunochemical program Test

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Why is the program using the guaiac test (gFOBT) rather then the Immunochemical test for (iFOBT)?

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Based on the research and the experience of other jurisdictions, the provincial colorectal cancer screening program at this time is implementing the guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) test. As new evidence becomes available, other options will be considered.