Accuracy and Predictive Values for Colorectal Cancer of Quantitative FIT in Symptomatic Patients in Primary Care

The aim of this study is to determine accuracy and predictive values for colorectal cancer of a faecal quantitative immunochemical test (FIT) in unselected symptomatic patients presenting in primary care. Main reference test will be linkage to a nationwide colorectal cancer registry.

This is a nationwide multi-centre study in primary care, Sweden. Patients from the age of 40 years and above presenting in primary care with symptoms associated with colorectal cancer prompting their GP to take actions are eligible.