The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be very similar but they are two very different medical conditions. Historically gastroenterologists have had to use endoscopies to distinguish between the two disorders. Calprotectin tests are used to detect inflammation in the gut which may be caused by Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, and thus can help distinguish between these conditions.
This test measures the level of calprotectin, a protein found in white blood cells, in your stool. Elevated levels can indicate inflammation in the intestines, often associated with conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
This stool test measures
This protein is released into the stool when the intestinal lining is damaged. It’s usually very high in cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis), and low in IBS. Calprotectin is also elevated with gut infections and colon cancers.
Your test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you, and there is no need to visit a collection centre.
Mail your sample back to the lab using the prepaid envelope and packaging provided.
Results for this test available in 7 days and will be published in your online dashboard.
