Calprotectin
Faecal Calprotecin testing is recommended by NICE as an option to help doctors distinguish between inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and non- inflammatory bowel diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome have unnecessary invasive hospital investigations before their condition is diagnosed. Using faecal calprotecin testing will mean most people with irritable bowel syndrome will be diagnosed without the need for these investigations
Calprotecin testing was made available to all Barking and Dagenham practices in June 2015. The introduction of this test is expected to deliver the following quality and financial benefits:
Calprotecin test can be requested on the usual pathology forms or electronic ordering, the plain faecal sample collected in plain universal or equivalent bottle.
We strongly encourage practices to continue using the calprotecin test.
Uptake of the calprotectin test by practices in Barking and Dagenham is outlined below.
Of practices would like further information or support please contact Dr Hara r.hara@nhs.net or Kam Sahota kamaldeepsahota@nhs.net
Usage of Calprotecin in Barking and Dagenham
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