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Calprotectin, Feces

Test ID: CALP F
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

ELISA

Report Includes

Calprotectin

Specimens

Feces

Clinical Utility

Fecal calprotectin level can be increased due to the migration of neutrophils into the intestinal lumen following inflammatory changes in the intestinal mucosa. Fecal calprotectin is useful in differentiating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), in monitoring IBD treatment and in detecting IBD relapse. Fecal calprotectin can be also increased in enteric infections and NSAID enteropathy. These conditions should be taken into consideration in interpreting the results. Please correlate results with clinical and other laboratory findings.

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

9-Sep-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Feces

Sample Volume

10 g

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in sterile screw-capped, leak-proof, plastic container. Do not add preservative.

Handling Information

Store and send cold.

Additional Information

Provide collection date and time. Refrigerated specimen must be received at ICL Monday – Thursday within 48 hours of collection.

Stability

Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 1 month

Rejection Criteria

Other Preservatives

Test Version

9-Sep-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ELISA

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Calprotectin mg/kg
  • Applicable for all ages:
  • Normal < 50
  • Equivocal 50 - 250
  • Abnormal > 250
  • Please correlate Equivocal and Abnormal results with clinical and other laboratory findings.

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

9-Sep-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CALP F 36626Calprotectin, Stool mg/kg

Test Version

9-Sep-2022