Calprotectin Stool Test Kit

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Calprotectin Stool Test Kit

$97.00 AUD

Chronic digestive symptoms—diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal pain—wondering if inflammation or functional causes are responsible?

Measures intestinal inflammation marker to distinguish inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). High calprotectin indicates gut inflammation requiring investigation.
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How At-Home Testing Works

Get tested from the comfort of your home with our simple three-step process.

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Order your test kit

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Collect your sample

Collect your sample

Follow the simple instructions to collect your sample at home.

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Get your results

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Receive your results online and get personalised health insights.

Overview

Calprotectin is a protein released by white blood cells fighting inflammation in your gut. This stool test measures calprotectin levels to determine whether digestive symptoms stem from inflammatory bowel disease or non-inflammatory causes like IBS.

IBD (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) involves immune-mediated intestinal inflammation requiring specific treatment. IBS causes similar symptoms without inflammation and responds to different approaches. Calprotectin reliably distinguishes between them.

This at-home collection test available across Australia helps guide whether colonoscopy investigation is warranted or whether symptoms can be managed conservatively.

Symptoms

Essential for people with chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, or other digestive symptoms requiring differentiation between inflammatory and non-inflammatory causes.

Questions

  • Calprotectin is released by white blood cells in inflamed intestinal tissue. Elevated levels confirm gut inflammation rather than functional symptoms.
  • It distinguishes inflammatory conditions (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis) from non-inflammatory ones (IBS). This guides whether colonoscopy is needed.
  • Generally >50 μg/g suggests inflammation. Levels >150-200 μg/g strongly indicate significant inflammatory bowel disease.
  • NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) can cause intestinal inflammation and elevate calprotectin. Avoid these before testing if possible.
  • Normal calprotectin makes IBD unlikely. Symptoms more likely reflect IBS, which responds to dietary and lifestyle approaches rather than immune-suppressing medications.
  • Small stool sample collected at home using the provided kit. Follow instructions for proper collection and shipping.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

Collect fresh stool sample using provided collection kit. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for 2 weeks before testing if possible. Follow kit instructions carefully for proper sample collection and shipping.

After the test

Address elevated calprotectin through gastroenterological evaluation, possible colonoscopy, and appropriate treatment for inflammatory bowel conditions. Normal levels may indicate focus on IBS management through dietary and lifestyle modifications.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show calprotectin levels compared to normal ranges. Elevated levels (typically >50 μg/g) suggest intestinal inflammation and possible IBD, while normal levels often indicate functional disorders like IBS.

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