Measures calprotectin in stool, a marker linked to inflammation in the gut.
Faecal Calprotectin Test Home Kit
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Overview:
Check for signs of gut inflammation with a simple faecal calprotectin home test kit.
Our Faecal Calprotectin Home Test Kit measures calprotectin levels in your stool. Calprotectin is a marker linked to inflammation in the gut and may be raised in inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
This faecal calprotectin test may help support the investigation of recurrent digestive symptoms and can help healthcare professionals distinguish between inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.
This test does not diagnose Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, or any other condition on its own. Results should be interpreted alongside your symptoms, medical history, and advice from a healthcare professional.
👉 Order your faecal calprotectin home test kit today and take a proactive step towards understanding your gut health.
What Is a Faecal Calprotectin Test?
A faecal calprotectin test checks a stool sample for calprotectin, a protein released by white blood cells during inflammation. Higher levels may suggest inflammation in the intestines.
Calprotectin testing is commonly used to support assessment where symptoms could be related to inflammatory bowel disease. It may also be used to monitor known bowel inflammation, depending on your clinical situation.
A raised result does not confirm a diagnosis, and a normal result does not always rule out bowel conditions. Please discuss ongoing or concerning symptoms with a GP or healthcare professional.
Who Is This Test For?
This calprotectin home test may be suitable for people with recurrent digestive symptoms such as:
- Abdominal discomfort or pain.
- Persistent diarrhoea.
- Blood or mucus in stool.
- Urgency to have a bowel movement.
- Faecal incontinence.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Fever alongside bowel symptoms.
- Ongoing concerns about gut inflammation.
Red Flags: When to Seek Medical Attention
Please seek prompt medical advice if your symptoms are severe, persistent, worsening, or associated with any of the following:
- Visible blood in your stool or rectal bleeding.
- Severe abdominal pain.
- Significant unintended weight loss.
- Persistent fever.
- Signs of dehydration.
- New bowel symptoms that are causing concern.
A home test should not delay medical care if you have worrying symptoms.
What This Home Test Kit Includes:
Collect your stool sample privately at home using the kit provided, then return it for laboratory analysis.
May help identify inflammation linked to inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Your results are presented clearly, with guidance on whether medical follow-up may be appropriate.
Sample needed:
Why Choose the Faecal Calprotectin Home Test Kit?
- Private home sample collection: Collect your stool sample discreetly and conveniently at home.
- Checks gut inflammation: Measures calprotectin, a stool marker linked to intestinal inflammation.
- Supports IBS vs IBD assessment: May help differentiate inflammatory bowel disease from non-inflammatory conditions such as IBS.
- Useful for recurring symptoms: Suitable for people experiencing ongoing diarrhoea, abdominal pain, urgency, or blood or mucus in stool.
- Non-invasive: Requires a stool sample only, with no blood draw needed.
- No fasting required: You do not need to fast before collecting your sample.
- Clear, easy-to-understand results: Your report explains your result and outlines appropriate next steps.
Results:
- Availability: 3 working days from the laboratory receiving your sample.
- Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting whether your calprotectin level is within range or raised. Your report will include guidance on appropriate next steps, which may include seeking medical advice.
- Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise whether further assessment or investigation may be appropriate. Additional fees may apply.
Preparation Required:
- Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test.
- Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.
- Sample collection: Follow the instructions in your home test kit carefully to avoid contamination and ensure your sample is suitable for testing.
- Returning your sample: Return your sample promptly after collection, following the instructions provided with your kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
A faecal calprotectin test measures calprotectin in a stool sample. Calprotectin is a marker linked to inflammation in the gut and may support investigation of symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood or mucus in stool, or urgency.
No. A raised calprotectin result may suggest gut inflammation, which can occur in Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, but it does not diagnose these conditions on its own. Further clinical assessment may be needed.
A faecal calprotectin test may help support differentiation between inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory conditions such as IBS. Your result should be interpreted alongside your symptoms and medical history.
A high result may suggest inflammation in the gut. This can have several causes, including inflammatory bowel disease or infection. You should discuss a raised result with a GP or healthcare professional.
No. Fasting is not required for this test. You should follow the sample collection instructions provided with your home test kit.
Please seek prompt medical advice if you have severe abdominal pain, visible blood in your stool, significant unintended weight loss, persistent fever, dehydration, or symptoms that are worsening or causing concern.
Take Control of Your Gut Health Today
Recurring digestive symptoms can be difficult to understand. A faecal calprotectin home test kit offers a simple way to check for a marker linked to gut inflammation from home.
👉 Order your faecal calprotectin home test kit today.
👉 Collect your sample at home and receive clear laboratory results.
Prefer an in-clinic option?
Choose the Clinic Calprotectin Test Instead
If you would rather arrange your faecal calprotectin test through our clinic service, you can book the in-clinic test instead. It checks calprotectin levels in stool and includes clear laboratory results to help guide your next steps.
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In-clinic testing option available
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Enter the full name and date of birth of the person taking the test so the lab can identify the sample correctly. - Add delivery details
Provide a complete delivery address for your home test kit. - Receive confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email after ordering. - Order processing
Orders are processed within 1 hour, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. - Complete your test at home
Follow the kit instructions to collect your sample. - Return your sample
Send your sample to the laboratory using the postage-paid envelope provided. - Receive your results
Results will be emailed to you once the lab has analysed your sample.
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