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CertifiedLabsWhat is Fecal Calprotectin , Quantitative Test?
Calprotectin is a substance released into the gut when there is inflammation in the intestines. Measuring it in stool helps show whether digestive symptoms are due to inflammation or other causes. The faecal calprotectin test measures the level of this inflammation marker in a stool sample. Higher levels suggest inflammation in the intestines, while lower levels point away from it.
Fecal Calprotectin , Quantitative Test Parameters
Fecal Calprotectin , Quantitative Test Preparation
Before the Test
Tell your doctor about anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), as these can raise calprotectin.
Avoid giving the sample during menstrual bleeding if possible.
Collect the sample in the clean container provided.
During the Test
A trained Orange Health Labs professional will collect your sample during the visit.
Follow the instructions given to you at the time of collection.
The sample is labelled and sent to the laboratory for testing.
Let the collection team know if you feel unwell during the procedure.
Why Take the Fecal Calprotectin , Quantitative Test?
It is recommended:
To help tell inflammatory bowel disease apart from non-inflammatory causes of gut symptoms.
To investigate long-lasting diarrhoea or abdominal pain.
To monitor known inflammatory bowel disease and its response to treatment.
To decide whether further tests is required.
When you have digestive symptoms your doctor wants to investigate. To monitor known inflammatory bowel disease, as your doctor advises.
FAQs on Fecal Calprotectin , Quantitative
The faecal calprotectin test measures the level of this inflammation marker in a stool sample. Higher levels suggest inflammation in the intestines, while lower levels point away from it.
It is done to help tell inflammatory bowel disease apart from non-inflammatory causes of gut symptoms, investigate long-lasting diarrhoea or abdominal pain, monitor known inflammatory bowel disease and its response to treatment, and decide whether further tests is required.
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A trained Orange Health Labs professional will collect the required sample during your visit, following standard procedure.
When you have digestive symptoms your doctor wants to investigate. To monitor known inflammatory bowel disease, as your doctor advises.
Results outside the normal range can point to the conditions this test is used to detect or monitor. Your doctor will interpret your results along with your symptoms and any other tests.
Share your report with your doctor, especially if your results are abnormal or your symptoms continue, so they can advise you on the next steps.
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