{"product_id":"faecal-calprotectin-test-home-kit","title":"Faecal Calprotectin Test Home Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for signs of gut inflammation with a simple faecal calprotectin home test kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eFaecal Calprotectin Home Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCrohn’s disease\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eulcerative colitis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003efaecal calprotectin test\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 Order your faecal calprotectin home test kit today and take a proactive step towards understanding your gut health.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhat Is a Faecal Calprotectin Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efaecal calprotectin test\u003c\/strong\u003e checks a stool sample for calprotectin, a protein released by white blood cells during inflammation. Higher levels may suggest inflammation in the intestines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalprotectin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWho Is This Test For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecalprotectin home test\u003c\/strong\u003e may be suitable for people with recurrent digestive symptoms such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbdominal discomfort or pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersistent diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlood or mucus in stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUrgency to have a bowel movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFaecal incontinence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnexplained weight loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFever alongside bowel symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOngoing concerns about gut inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eRed Flags: When to Seek Medical Attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease seek prompt medical advice if your symptoms are severe, persistent, worsening, or associated with any of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisible blood in your stool or rectal bleeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSevere abdominal pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSignificant unintended weight loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersistent fever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSigns of dehydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew bowel symptoms that are causing concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA home test should not delay medical care if you have worrying symptoms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhat This Home Test Kit Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .collapsible {\n    position: relative;\n    margin-bottom: 1em;\n  }\n  .collapsible input[type=\"checkbox\"] {\n    position: absolute;\n    opacity: 0;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    height: 0;\n    width: 0;\n  }\n  .collapsible label {\n    display: block;\n    color: #006634;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n    padding-left: 1.5em;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .collapsible label::before {\n    content: \"\\25BC\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    top: 0;\n    transition: transform 0.3s;\n  }\n  .collapsible input[type=\"checkbox\"]:checked + label::before {\n    transform: rotate(180deg);\n  }\n  .collapsible .content {\n    display: block;\n  }\n  .collapsible input[type=\"checkbox\"]:checked ~ .content {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-1\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-1\"\u003eCalprotectin\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMeasures calprotectin in stool, a marker linked to inflammation in the gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-2\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-2\"\u003eHome Stool Sample Collection\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCollect your stool sample privately at home using the kit provided, then return it for laboratory analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-3\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-3\"\u003eGut Inflammation Marker\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMay help identify inflammation linked to inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-4\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-collapsible-4\"\u003eClear Laboratory Results\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYour results are presented clearly, with guidance on whether medical follow-up may be appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eSample needed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"Stool Sample\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0505\/7372\/files\/Stool_Sample_100x100.png?v=1728128246\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhy Choose the Faecal Calprotectin Home Test Kit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate home sample collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect your stool sample discreetly and conveniently at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChecks gut inflammation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures calprotectin, a stool marker linked to intestinal inflammation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports IBS vs IBD assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e May help differentiate inflammatory bowel disease from non-inflammatory conditions such as IBS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for recurring symptoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for people experiencing ongoing diarrhoea, abdominal pain, urgency, or blood or mucus in stool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a stool sample only, with no blood draw needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo fasting required:\u003c\/strong\u003e You do not need to fast before collecting your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, easy-to-understand results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your report explains your result and outlines appropriate next steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eResults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 working days from the laboratory receiving your sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscuss with a doctor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003ePreparation Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasting is not required for this test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the instructions in your home test kit carefully to avoid contamination and ensure your sample is suitable for testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturning your sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return your sample promptly after collection, following the instructions provided with your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-1\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-1\"\u003eWhat is a faecal calprotectin test?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-2\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-2\"\u003eCan a calprotectin test diagnose Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-3\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-3\"\u003eCan this test help tell the difference between IBS and IBD?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-4\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-4\"\u003eWhat does a high faecal calprotectin result mean?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-5\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-5\"\u003eDo I need to fast before a faecal calprotectin test?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Fasting is not required for this test. You should follow the sample collection instructions provided with your home test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"calprotectin-home-faq-6\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"calprotectin-home-faq-6\"\u003eWhen should I seek medical advice instead of using a home test?\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eTake Control of Your Gut Health Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecurring digestive symptoms can be difficult to understand. 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