Acute Diverticulitis and Advanced Colonic Neoplasia. When to Perform Colonoscopy (ADACOLON Study)

Anal introduction of a long, flexible, tubular instrument about 1/2-inch in diameter that transmits an image of the lining of the colon so the doctor can examine it for any abnormalities

A test for fecal occult blood looks for blood in your feces. It can be a sign of a problem in the digestive system, such as a polyp or cancer in the colon.

Calprotectin is a protein released by neutrophils. When there is inflammation in the colon, neutrophils move to the area and release calprotectin, resulting in an increased level in the stool. This test measures the level of calprotectin in stool as a way to detect inflammation and lesions in the colon.