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.