Calprotectin Stool Test Kit

Measures faecal calprotectin, a protein released by white cells in the bowel wall.

What this test measures

Calprotectin concentration in a single stool sample.

Why these markers matter

Calprotectin is released by neutrophils — a type of white blood cell — when they're active in the bowel wall. Measuring it in stool gives a marker of what's happening locally in the gut rather than systemically. It's frequently used to help distinguish between conditions that involve inflammation of the bowel and those that don't, which is a distinction with quite different management. That's a clinical judgement, not one to make from a number alone.

What you get

Kit posted to you with instructions and return packaging. Results in your private dashboard, typically within about a week.

Before you collect

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories can affect the result — check timing with your practitioner.

Who this suits

People investigating persistent digestive symptoms with a practitioner.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell