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Faecal Calprotectin Test

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Lab locations: UK / Ireland
Results by Email
Date of Birth Requirement
£117.00 GBP

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Overview:

Our Faecal Calprotectin Test gives an accurate assessment of inflammation in your gut that occurs in conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease; i.e. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It helps to differentiate these serious problems from symptoms of other conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

It is designed for people who may have one or more of the following recurrent symptoms:

  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Persistent diarrhoea, sometimes with blood or mucus
  • Blood in stool
  • Urgency to have a bowel movement and faecal incontinence
  • Weight loss
  • Fever

RED FLAGS: Please seek medical attention if these symptoms are severe.

What This Test Includes:

Detects inflammation in the gut

Sample needed:

Stool Sample

Why Choose the Faecal Calprotectin Test?

  • In-Depth Digestive Insights: This test measures calprotectin levels in your stool, indicating the presence and severity of inflammation in your intestines.
  • Early Detection: Helps in the early identification of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
  • Non-Invasive: A simple stool sample provides valuable information without the need for invasive procedures.
  • Clear Results: Receive a detailed report that helps you understand your gut health status.

    Results:

    • Availability: 3 working days
    • Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting any areas of concern. Along with your results, you’ll receive tailored recommendations on what steps to take next, whether that’s lifestyle changes or seeking medical advice.
    • Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise you on lifestyle changes to optimise your health (additional fee).

    Preparation Required:

    • Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test.
    • Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise.

     
    1. Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
    2. You will get a confirmation email from us.
    3. We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
    4. Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
    5. Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
    6. Attend to do your test.
    7. Results are emailed to you.

    All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.

    Without these details, tests cannot be processed.

    The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.

    You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.

    We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.