Calprotectin Stool Test
What’s Being Tested:
- Calprotectin Stool Test
Fasting: No
Specimen: Stool, Genova Labs Home Test Kit (How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business Days
Notes:
- Avoid use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories for 2 days prior to taking the Calprotectin stool test.
- Some patients who are taking NSAIDs will have elevations in their fecal calprotectin levels.
- Results may not be clinically applicable to children younger than two years old, who have mildly increased calprotectin levels.
- Patients with IBD fluctuate between active (inflammatory) and inactive stages of the disease. Stages may influence calprotectin levels.
- You are responsible for any cost of return shipping.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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