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FaecalCalprotectin

Investigation of suspected
Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Calprotectin is measured in a stool sample by ELISA. Calprotectin is excreted in excess into the intestinal lumen during inflammatory processes and can act as a marker for inflammatory diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Tube	Brown top universal with spoon
ID	3609
Availability	Mon-Fri8.30-5pm
Additional Information	This test should only be used according to the Leeds Map of Medicine change in bowel habit (CIBH) pathway as a guide to differentiate between IBD and IBS This test is currently not included on the UKAS scope of accreditation.
Turn Around	14 days
Send to	LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con	Samples should be collected as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms.
Sample REQ	A minimum 2g of faecalsample is required.
IP Routine TAT	14 days
GP Routine TAT	14 days