Inflammatory Bowel (IBD)

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  • Simple one step lateral flow test to detect Calprotectin in faeces.
  • Quick lateral flow cassette and easy to use specimen collection tube.
  • At-home test with results in just 5 minutes.
  • Detects levels as low as 50 ug/g.
  • Save 5% when ordering 2 or more tests.
Inflammatory Bowel (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel (IBD)

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HOW IT WORKS
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The at-home Calprotectin Test gives a rapid indication of inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders aiding the possible diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and eliminating irritable bowel syndrome as a cause of similar symptoms. Early detection of IBD is an effective strategy to avoid disease progression. There are two types of IBD, which are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Currently, there is no definitive test for irritable bowel syndrome, however inflammatory bowel disease may require more invasive investigations such as a colonoscopy. People often confuse IBS and IBD, both are gut illnesses and have very common symptoms, but they require very different treatments.

Faecal Calprotectin is used to distinguish IBD from IBS or other functional disorders and is one of the most sensitive (approximately 90%) biomarkers for IBD. It is a useful, non-invasive screening method that can sometimes mean avoiding unnecessary endoscopies and consultation time with doctors. Other serological tests cannot measure bowel inflammation and can be influenced by a variety of other non-intestinal conditions.

The amount of Calprotectin in faeces relatively correlates with intestinal inflammation, and as a general rule, the higher the Calprotectin level – the more severe the inflammation can be due to bacterial and parasitic infections.

Following the simple and secure payment process, you will receive free delivery of our CE-approved Sample Collection Kit within 3 working days including simple instructions on how to complete your test.

In the box, full instructions are provided on how to collect the sample, perform the test, and get your results in just 5 minutes.

Customer satisfaction is surveyed on every purchase via our own survey and through TrustedShops. Test cancellations are free if cancelled before distribution.

  1. Receive your test kit in the post.
  2. Collect the sample using the stool catcher*.
  3. Unscrew the cap from the sample collection tube and randomly stab the sample with the sample collection applicator in at least 3 different sites of the sample.
  4. Replace the sample collection applicator into the tube, screw the cap tightly and shake the tube vigorously to mix. Leave the sample for 2 minutes.
  5. Open the cap to the buffer tube and squeeze 2 drops of extracted sample into the S well of the test cassette.
  6. Wait 5 minutes for the results to appear.
    NOTE: Do not interpret before 5 minutes or after 10 minutes as the results may be inaccurate.

The Calprotectin Rapid Test detects levels of Faecal Calprotectin qualitatively and the test cassette membrane is precoated in an anti-Calprotectin antibody covering the test line region (T) which the Calprotectin in the specimen reacts with. The mixture migrates upwards by capillary action, reacting with the anti-Calprotectin antibody and generating a coloured line.  Two coloured lines on the cassette in the C (Control) and T (test) regions indicate a positive result and a valid test result.

The intensity of the colour of the T region will vary depending on the concentration of Calprotectin in the specimen. This means that any shade of colour in the test region should be considered a positive result. Calprotectin levels above 50ug/g in your stool could indicate inflammation somewhere in your gastrointestinal system. You may or may not have blood in your stool sample.

High concentrations of Faecal Calprotectin can indicate IBD, however a diagnosis should not be based on the results of one single lateral flow test and further medical investigation should be sought. Faecal Calprotectin levels can be influenced by colonic cleansing, age, diet, exercise, and certain amounts of blood or mucus in that particular stool sample.

References:

  1. https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/pathology/tests/calprotectin/
  2. https://www.calprotectin.co.uk/about-calprotectin/information-for-patients/
  3. https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/inflammatory-bowel-syndrome
  4. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/inflammatory-bowel-disease

What’s included in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Test:

1 x Test Cassette

1 x Specimen Collection Tube with Extraction Buffer included.

1 x Instructions

1 x Paper Stool Catcher

Note: You will require a method to time the process.

  • Our at-home testing kit has been validated against industry standards with a 98.7% overall accuracy when compared to other commercial Calprotectin rapid tests.
  • CE-approved sample kit.
  • Results do not substantiate a medical diagnosis on their own but may be used by your doctor to help form a diagnosis or to request a secondary analytical test or physical investigation.
  • It is possible that technical or procedural errors or other interfering substances in the urine specimen may cause erroneous results.

Important

All information in the reports produced is intended to support medical advice to optimise your health. The results cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure medical/health conditions.

Always seek the advice of your doctor or another qualified health provider if you have a medical condition and/or medical symptoms. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it.

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