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Faecal Calprotectin
Faeces
| Test | Faecal Calprotectin |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | FCAL |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Faeces |
| Clinical Indication | Faecal Calprotectin can be used to identify patients with organic disease of the small intestine or large bowel, to determine the disease activity and monitor the response to treatment in patients with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohns disease. |
| Specimen Type | Faeces |
| Sample type | Faeces extract |
| Minimum Volume | Single spot stool sample |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 6 days at 2-8°C |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 3 days Outpatient/ GP: 3 days |
| Laboratory | York |
| Reference Interval | Please refer to the Faecal Calprotectin Care Pathway |
| Limitations | NA |
| Notes |
