Faecal Calprotectin
Separates inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome.
Also known as: calprotectin, IBD test, bowel inflammation
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 3–5 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Stool sample
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About this test
Calprotectin is released by white cells into the gut when the bowel wall is inflamed. A low result in someone with chronic bowel symptoms makes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis unlikely and can avoid a colonoscopy; a high one makes the case for looking.
What it measures
- Faecal calprotectin concentration
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
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