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Immunological tests for faecal occult blood may show enhanced sensitivity for colorectal neoplasia. We have compared the immunological test Hemeselect (Smith-Kline, USA) with the well-established chemical test Haemoccult (Rohm Pharma) in consecutive patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Hardcastle, J.D., Thomas, W.M., Pye, G. (1992). A Comparison of an Immunological and a Chemical Faecal Occult Blood Test in Symptomatic Patients. In: Givel, JC., Oates, G.D., Thomson, J.P.S. (eds) Updates in Colo-Proctology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-51680-1_45
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