Choice of fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening: recommendations based on performance characteristics in population studies a WHO (World Health Organization) and OMED (World Organization for Digestive Endoscopy) report

OBJECTIVE: There is now strong evidence that screening for colorectal cancer with fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs) is effective in reducing the incidence and mortality of this disease. Various FOBTs are now available with a wide range of evidence supporting their use. The purpose of this study was to review published data on the performance of these FOBTs to provide recommendations for their effective use in screening. METHODS: A joint committee...