STOOL CALPROTECTIN

Lab Section Category	Immunology/Serology/STD/Allergy - Immunology View write-up
Specimen Required	Please send first morning stool. Stool specimen should be collected after stopping medications belonging to proton-pump inhibitors or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 2 weeks before test. Send fresh stool (one teaspoon or about 10mm³ of stool) in a clean leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid. Stool specimen should be received for processing by the laboratory within 3 days. If it is not possible to despatch the stool specimen to the laboratory within the same day, it should be kept at 2-8^oC in the refrigerator. The specimen must be collected without any chemical or biological additives. Stool mixed with transport media, preservative or urine is unsuitable for testing.
Method	Rapid Immunoassay
Test Results	Reported the value obtained (xxx µg/g) with the interpretation and comments.
Turnaround Time	Range 1-2 working days
Day(s) Test Set up	Monday - Saturday
Remarks	The stool calprotectin test has not been evaluated for ileostomy fluid or stoma output. Patients who are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or proton pump inhibitors may have elevated stool calprotectin level.

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Last Updated - 29 Jan 2026