Specimen requirements
Sample type: Stool (stool pot)
Collection requirements: No special requirements
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround times
Frequency of analysis: weekly
Turnaround time: 21 days
Available at: JR
Analytical method
Immunoassay
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
JR
Reference intervals
Faecal Calprotectin <100 ug/g; IBD is highly unlikely. If other diagnosis excluded, suggest treat as IBS and review in 6 weeks.
Faecal Calprotectin =>100 ug/g; repeat within 2 weeks. If repeat is <100 ug/g then as above.
If repeat Faecal Calprotectin 100 - 250 ug/g; IBD is possible, refer to Gastroenterology routinely.
Faecal Calprotectin >250 ug/g: IBD likely, refer to Gastroenterology urgently.
