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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

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.