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The Stool Calprotectin Test checks for calprotectin, a protein released by white blood cells when the gut is inflamed. You may also hear it called fecal calprotectin, FCP, or a stool calprotectin assay. You collect a small stool sample at home and drop it at participating labs through LabFinder.
Some centers list it as fecal calprotectin or FCP. This test measures calprotectin in your stool. A higher level suggests swelling in the intestines. It helps tell the difference between irritable bowel symptoms and true inflammation.
Common reasons: ongoing belly pain, diarrhea, or weight loss that your doctor wants to check. Monitoring: follow up for conditions like Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis to see if inflammation is active. Triage: to help decide if you may need more tests such as colonoscopy.
Plan about 10 to 15 minutes to pick up a kit or drop off your sample. At home, follow the kit steps to collect a small stool sample. Keep urine and toilet water away from it. Seal, label, and return the sample within the time window on the kit.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. This test uses a stool sample, not a blood draw, and no needles are involved.
Read the kit steps before you start. Tell the lab about recent antibiotics, NSAIDs, or stomach medicines, since some may affect results. Do not use laxatives or enemas unless your doctor says it is okay. Keep urine, water, and tissue away from the sample. Store and return the sample as the kit instructs, and bring any prior results if you have them.
Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, infections that cause gut swelling, diverticulitis flare, celiac disease activity, and unexplained diarrhea with belly pain. Results must be read in context. Your doctor will review your results with your history and symptoms before recommending next steps.
With LabFinder you can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so please confirm costs with your insurance or the office before you book.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Stool Calprotectin Test is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Stool Calprotectin Test near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Stool Calprotectin Test, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Stool Calprotectin Test location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Stool Calprotectin Test. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Stool Calprotectin Test near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Stool Calprotectin Test online. To make an appointment for a Stool Calprotectin Test online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Stool Calprotectin Test near you.
Yes, you can get a Stool Calprotectin Test without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Stool Calprotectin Test. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
