Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The calprotectin stool test that NutriPATH offers is used to detect inflammation in the intestines. Intestinal inflammation can be associated with bacterial infections and in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The calprotectin test may be used to distinguish between IBD and non-inflammatory disorders and to monitor IBD disease activity.
Testing for faecal calprotectin is a useful screening tool for identifying patients who are most likely to have an endoscopy for suspected inflammatory bowel disease.
The main diseases that cause an increased excretion of faecal calprotectin are infectious colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and neoplasms (cancer). Essentially, an elevated calprotectin indicates that inflammation is likely present in the gastrointestinal tract.
The calprotectin stool test that NutriPATH offers is used to detect inflammation in the intestines. Intestinal inflammation can be associated with bacterial infections and in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The calprotectin test may be used to distinguish between IBD and non-inflammatory disorders and to monitor IBD disease activity.
Calprotectin can be ordered as a single marker or in alliance with a CDSA panel that includes certain GIT markers.
Analytes
Calprotectin- Inflammation marker (IBS vs IBD)
Test Method
FEIA (Fluorescence immunoassay)
Common Conditions:
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Health
- Abdominal cramps or pain
- Bloating
- Bloody or watery diarrhoea
- Rectal bleeding
- Other Health Conditions
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Energy and Fatigue
- Weakness
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Weight loss
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 3-5 days
