FECAL CALPROTECTIN

What this test checks

Measures calprotectin in stool — high levels indicate active inflammation in the gut.

Why do people get this test?

Used in chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain to identify inflammatory bowel disease.

When you should consider this test

• Chronic diarrhea or blood in stool
• Suspected Crohn's or ulcerative colitis
• Distinguishing from IBS

How to prepare

Fresh stool sample.