Investigation of suspected Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Calprotectin is measured in a stool sample by ELISA. Calprotectin is excreted in excess into the intestinal lumen during inflammatory processes and can act as a marker for inflammatory diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Tube
Brown top universal with spoon.
ID
3609.
Availability
Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Additional information
This test should only be used according to the Leeds Map of Medicine change in bowel habit (CIBH) pathway as a guide to differentiate between IBD and IBS. This test is currently not included on the UKAS scope of accreditation.
Turn around
14 days.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Samples should be collected as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms.
Sample REQ
A minimum 2g of faecal sample is required.
IP Routine TAT
14 days.
GP Routine TAT
14 days.