This test is ordered when inflammation in the bowel is suspected, when you are experiencing the following symptoms; - Diarrhoea - Abdominal pain, swelling or cramping - Loss of appetite - Weight loss - Rectal bleeding - Extreme tiredness
A Faecal calprotectin test includes a stool test to measure the amount of calprotectin present in a blood sample.
We will send you your calprotectin stool test sample collection kit. It contains instructions with all the equipment you will need to take your blood sample in the comfort of your home.
Your test kit includes 1st class postage and packaging for you to send your blood sample directly to our laboratory for analysis. If you want to ensure your sample arrives at the laboratory the following day itself, you may send your blood sample through guaranteed next day delivery.
Our medical team at ‘The Online Surgery’ will provide a full report of your Faecal calprotectin test results within seven working days after receiving your sample with follow-up advice if necessary. Elevated levels of calprotectin indicates the presence of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This is associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease when the levels are really high, and bacterial infections or colon cancer.