{"product_id":"calprotectin-2001","title":"Calprotectin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe calprotectin stool test that NutriPATH offers is used to detect inflammation in the intestines. Intestinal inflammation can be associated with bacterial infections and in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The calprotectin test may be used to distinguish between IBD and non-inflammatory disorders and to monitor IBD disease activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for faecal calprotectin is a useful screening tool for identifying patients who are most likely to have an endoscopy for suspected inflammatory bowel disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main diseases that cause an increased excretion of faecal calprotectin are infectious colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and neoplasms (cancer). Essentially, an elevated calprotectin indicates that inflammation is likely present in the gastrointestinal tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calprotectin stool test that NutriPATH offers is used to detect inflammation in the intestines. Intestinal inflammation can be associated with bacterial infections and in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The calprotectin test may be used to distinguish between IBD and non-inflammatory disorders and to monitor IBD disease activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalprotectin can be ordered as a single marker or in alliance with a CDSA panel that includes certain GIT markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences:Gaya DR, Mackenzie JF (2002). Faecal calprotectin: a bright future for assessing disease activity in Crohn‘s disease. Q J Med 95: 557-558 2 Roseth AG et al (2004).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormalization of faecal calprotectin:a predictor of mucosal healing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 39: 1017-1020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microbiome Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool Test Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.34.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e FEIA (Fluorescence immunoassay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalprotectin- Inflammation marker (IBS vs IBD)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gastrointestinal-and-Digestive-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastrointestinal and Digestive Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbdominal cramps or pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloody or watery diarrhoea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectal bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiarrhoea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflammatory Bowel Disease – Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrritable Bowel Syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Energy-and-Fatigue.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy and Fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-and-Dietary-Symptoms.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional and Dietary Symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2001-CALPROTECTIN-.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/1970\/01\/2001-Calprotectin.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256759517246,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-2001","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_79f055f9-1a44-4fbe-9fd6-ef6ced201e75.png?v=1787890012","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/calprotectin-2001","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}