The protein calprotectin can be used to test for inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.
This test measures the levels of calprotectin, a protein released by white blood cells, in your stool. Calprotectin is released in response to gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation. A stool sample test for calprotectin is often used as a screen for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or infections of the GI tract.
The Calprotectin Stool Test works by collecting and analyzing a fecal sample. You must get a specimen collection kit with collection instructions from the lab. Carefully follow the instructions on how to collect a stool sample for a calprotectin test. Specimens should be returned to the lab facility within 24 hours of sample collection.
If the Calprotectin Stool Test is being done in conjunction with other urine or blood tests, it is recommended to collect those samples when you return the fecal sample to the lab.
Your provider may order this test to determine whether gastrointestinal discomfort is due to an inflammatory or a non-inflammatory disease. Stool testing for calprotectin cannot diagnose a specific disease, only determine whether or not it is from an inflammatory disease.
Your provider may wish to order a Calprotectin Stool Test if you’ve exhibited symptoms of an inflammatory GI disease, such as:
You must follow the collection kit directions very closely to take the Calprotectin Stool Test at home.
Once you receive the results of your test, you will need to consult with your provider. Only a medical professional can advise you on the healthy ranges of calprotectin in your body and help you develop a treatment plan if necessary. You can get an online consultation with a vetted, highly rated doctor through Tripment Health.
Age typically does not factor into the results of a calprotectin quantitative stool test.
To prepare for a Calprotectin Stool Test, your provider will issue a specimen container and specific collection instructions. Results from a stool sample test for calprotectin typically take 4-7 business days.
The cost of a Calprotectin Stool Test listed on Tripment Health is transparent and final – you will never be asked to pay additional fees at the testing facility, or receive a surprise bill down the road.
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Typically, an amount of stool similar in size to a large pea is enough for this test. However, consult with the lab test facility if you have any questions, and follow the collection instructions very closely.
50–200 micrograms per milligram (μg/mg) is usually considered a normal range for calprotectin in the stool. However, it is important to consult with your provider to discuss your test results.
Stool consistency does not impact the results of this test.
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