Test Name
CALPROTECTIN
Aliases
FECAL CALPROTECTIN, FAECAL CALPROTECTIN, STOOL CALPROTECTIN
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
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TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
5
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
≥10g of stool in leak proof container. Transport refrigerated or frozen.
Clinical Utility
A sensitive marker of gastrointestinal inflammation and is an important test for differentiating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease from functional gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may be used to determine the need for endoscopy in patients suspected to have IBD.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026