Faecal calprotectin
From DoctorMyhill
| Test Details for Ordering | |
|---|---|
| Test | Faecal calprotectin |
| Laboratory | The Doctors Laboratory |
| Price | £40.00 |
| Bloods | No |
| To order this test, please, go to Ordering Tests. Please, make sure you have read When not to use this website to ascertain whether having this test is an appropriate and safe course of action for you. | |
DESCRIPTION
This is a simple, non-invasive and low cost test. Calprotectin is an abundant neutrophil protein found in both plasma and stool that is markedly elevated in infectious and inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease.
Faecal calprotectin also may be useful in determining whether clinical symptoms in patients with known IBD are caused by disease flares or non-inflammatory complications/underlying irritable bowel syndrome and in providing objective evidence of response to treatment.
SAMPLE
Random faeces, full instructions will be provided with kit.
KIT
Test request form, packaging and SAE for TDL
INSTRUCTIONS
The kit will be ordered from TDL and sent direct to the patient with instructions.
- Please note that there is an additional interpretation fee for my letter to your GP. See Ordering Tests for more details.
