Maximizing scarce colonoscopy resources: the crucial role of Stool-Based tests

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38310359/ From the abstract: "During the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), experienced disruptions in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. National organizations called for greater use of at-home stool-based testing followed by colonoscopy for those with abnormal test results to limit (in-person) colonoscopy exams to people with acute symptoms, or who were high-risk. This ‘stool-test-first’ strategy may also be useful for adults with low-risk adenomas who are due for surveillance colonoscopy. "