Cal pro - Calpro - Fecal Calprotectin - IBD - IBS - Stool Calprotectin - Calprotectin - Fecal
Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a positive calprotectin result. Patients with IBD fluctuate between active and inactive stages of disease. Calprotectin results may also fluctuate.
Specimen Collection Requirements
1-5 grams stool in a clean non-preservative container
Refrigerated (2-8ºC) Preferred
Specimens in media or preservatives, stool samples in diapers will not be accepted
Samples may be stored room temperature or refrigerated (2-8ºC) for up to 10 days, then frozen at -20ºC for 1 year.
Testing Information
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Values
GI bleeding of as much as 10 mL per day will increase the fecal calprotectin concentration by only 15 µg/g.
Last Updated:
Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:01 AM