Test Overview
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Evaluation of patients suspected of having a gastrointestinal inflammatory process. Aids in distinguishing irritable bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), when used in conjunction with other diagnostic modalities, including endoscopy, histology, and imaging.
Negative: <50.0 mg/kg
Indeterminate: 50.0 – 120 mg/kg
Positive: >120.0 mg/kg
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
8 hours
Specimen Requirements
Collect random stool sample and refrigerate. Sample must reach special chemistry within 11 days refrigerated or 7 days at room temperature of collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Specimen cannot be added on to a previously collected specimen. Specimen cannot be collected from a diaper. If a specimen delayed longer than 11 days, freeze.
Additional Information
Fecal calprotectin results are obtained with the INova QUANTA Flash Calprotectin Chemiluminescent Immunoassay. Values obtained with different manufacturers’ assay methods must not be used interchangeably.