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fcp.
abbreviation for
- foolscap.
Example Sentences
The team observed that a second FCP test was a strong indicator of a potential need for further investigation including colonoscopy; although the researchers observed that only 20% of patients had two samples submitted prior to referral to secondary care.
"In its simplest form, this study may help improve referral triage for IBD patients. But as we plan new care pathways, it could open up new exciting possibilities: with the growing availability of home FCP testing, these tests' results combined with simple symptom questionnaires could feed into algorithms that allow patients to self-refer to secondary care services, reducing strain on primary care. This is something we're going to explore in a large follow-up study we're currently initiating."
FCP may be useful to monitor patients at low risk for disease recurrence.
Check CRP and FCP every six to 12 months.
These tests work best if CRP and FCP levels have previously matched with disease activity seen on endoscopic assessment.
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