Fecal Calprotectin

Alternative Names/Synonyms	N/A
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Feces

Clinical Significance

Differentiating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), monitoring IBD treatment and in detecting IBD relapse.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Feces

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Collection Requirements

Collect specimen in sterile screw-capped, leak-proof, plastic container. Do not add preservative.
Collection Instructions

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Liaison XL, immunoassay

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

1 week

Reference Ranges

Normal: < 50 µg/g stool
Borderline: 50 - 120 µg/g stool
Elevated: > 120 µg/g stool

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688