Calprotectin Test

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 17:39.
Name Of Test Or Operation: 
Calprotectin Test
Reason The Test Or Operation Was Carried Out: 
This test is to look for signs of gut inflammation without invasive tests. It's used a lot for helping to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease IBD.
What Was Your Experience Of The Test/Operation: 
My son had to just collect a loose or mucus stool sample and send to the lab.
Next Steps: 
We are awaiting the test results still but were told that a medium - high level result which indicate inflammation in the bowel.
After Care: 
The test itself is problem free so no after care needed. Will have to wait for results.
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