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Editorial
. 2021 Oct 28;71(712):487-488.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp21X717413. Print 2021 Nov.

Rapid Diagnostic Centres and early cancer diagnosis

Simon Erridge  1 , Georgios Lyratzopoulos  2 , Cristina Renzi  2 , Andrew Millar  3 , Richard Lee  4
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Editorial

Rapid Diagnostic Centres and early cancer diagnosis

Simon Erridge et al. Br J Gen Pract. .
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Core pathway and referral set out within the NHS Implementation Specification. CA-125 = cancer antigen-125. CRP = C-reactive protein. CT = computed tomography. eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate. ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate. HbA1c = haemoglobin A1c. FIT = faecal immunochemical test. MRI = magnetic resonance imaging. PET = positron emission tomography. PSA = prostate specific antigen.
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