Calprotectin is a simple, reliable, non-invasive test that can be used as often as needed for the following reasons:
Calprotectin is a reliable marker for the presence of infectious, inflammatory or malignant disease.
Levels of calprotectin in the stool.
18 years and above.
Stool sample.
It is not recommended that you change any prescribed or regular medications or supplements without seeking advice from a suitably qualified medical professional.
Some medications and supplements are known to have an impact on the test results.
If agreed with your doctor or healthcare professional, please follow the guidelines below.
7 days prior to collecting sample:
2 days prior to collection:
24 hours prior to collecting sample:
Note:
Your sample needs to arrive at the laboratory between Monday to Friday, and should be shipped within 24 hours of collection, so please plan to take your sample accordingly.
You must return your sample in the box that your test kit was sent in. This is a legal requirement and your sample may be rejected if this step is not followed.
UK:
Take the unpaid addressed mailing bag to the post office and send “Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm” on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday only.
EU and outside of the EU:
We can arrange a courier collection, or you can arrange your own if preferred please contact us – [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
16 working days.
Your results will be emailed to you.
All sample reports are for representational and educational purposes only. Biomarkers, references ranges, results, and all other data may differ from actual reports. All data included in no way represents an actual patient. Any comparisons of results to actual patients is completely incidental.
Updated April 2020
