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.
Container / Tube
Brown top universal with spoon.
Collection Conditions
Samples should be collected as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms. A minimum 2g of faecal sample is required.
Availability
Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
14 days.
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.
ID
3609