What's measured?
Fecal Calprotectin
Fecal Calprotectin is a protein released by a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil. When there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, neutrophils move to the area and release calprotectin, resulting in an increased level in the stool. This test measures the level of calprotectin in stool as a way to detect inflammation in the intestines.
How this test is measured
This test measures levels of Intestinal Inflammation by taking a stool sample
What causes inflammation of the small and large intestine?
Some of the root causes of inflammation of the small and large intestine include:
- Inflammatory bowel disease. This debilitating disease includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
- Ulcerative colitis. This condition involves ulcers forming in your large intestine and rectum that can irritate your bowels and cause diarrhea.
- Crohn’s disease. This disease includes inflammation of the lining in your digestive tract and, like ulcerative colitis, can result in severe diarrhea.
While the majority of these diseases are usually not fatal, living with any of them will affect your quality of life. It’s important that you get them properly diagnosed so you can find relief, and begin the right treatment plan to cure your condition or keep it under control.
Home remedies for intestinal inflammation
The first step in treating your intestinal inflammation is taking a test and, based on the results, getting medical advice from a health professional or gastrointestinal specialist. Our at-home intestinal inflammation tests are easy to use and will determine if your intestines are inflamed.
Here’s how it works:
- You order the test.
- We ship the test to your house for you to complete.
- You collect a stool sample using the container provided and mail it back to us.
- Within a few days, you’ll receive your results through an online nurse, via phone or email. Your results will be stored securely on our portal where you can access them anytime.
- Take advantage of our optional healthcare consulting services after you receive your test results. Our team of doctors can develop a full treatment plan, guide your recovery, and also refer you to a specialist if you need one.
The entire process is confidential, secure and accurate.
Your results are processed using the same labs your doctor’s office uses but you get to skip the clinic waiting room lineups.
The healthcare landscape is changing, and Diagnose at Home is working hard to provide Canadians with access to flexible healthcare services that fit their busy schedules. There’s no reason for you to suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other debilitating digestive conditions. You can use our digestive test kits to check for imbalances in your stool.
Identify your digestive illness and start your path to treatment. Order one of our intestinal inflammation test kits today and get to the root of your digestive problems.