{"product_id":"stuhldiagnostik-calprotectin","title":"Stool analysis Calprotectin","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e What is being investigated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e This test measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"569\"\u003ecalprotectin in stool\u003c\/strong\u003e . Calprotectin is a protein that is released in increased amounts, especially during \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"669\"\u003einflammatory processes in the intestinal lining\u003c\/strong\u003e , and therefore serves as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"741\"\u003emarker for intestinal inflammation\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e When is the test useful?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThe test can provide information about the \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"882\"\u003epresence and extent of inflammatory processes in the intestine\u003c\/strong\u003e . It can be used, among other things, to \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eclassify intestinal complaints\u003c\/strong\u003e , specifically to determine whether they are primarily \u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003einflammatory\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003enon-inflammatory in nature\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e Background on Calprotectin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e Calprotectin originates primarily from certain immune cells and is released into the stool in increased amounts when the intestinal lining is inflamed. Measuring it in stool samples allows for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003enon-invasive assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e of inflammatory activity in the intestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e The test is suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003epreliminary assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e and can help to classify further diagnostic steps if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e Implementation and classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eThe examination is carried out using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003estool sample\u003c\/strong\u003e , which is evaluated in the laboratory.\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e The results provide indications of possible \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003einflammatory involvement of the intestinal mucosa\u003c\/strong\u003e . They do not replace medical diagnosis, but can support \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003efurther professional evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/labortest-ablauf\" title=\"Information on the procedure, delivery and evaluation of the laboratory test\"\u003eScope of delivery and execution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturSpross Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807185432915,"sku":"1230-Calprotectin","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/6306\/2867\/files\/Testset-Stuhl-Calprotection.jpg?v=1769273886","url":"https:\/\/shop.naturspross.ch\/en\/products\/stuhldiagnostik-calprotectin","provider":"NaturSpross Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}