IBS or IBD? How to use C-reactive protein and faecal calprotectin tests

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IBS or IBD? How to use C-reactive protein and faecal calprotectin tests

29 September 2021

Alan Fraser

Wednesday 29 September 2021, 12:15 AM

C-reactive protein and faecal calprotectin can be used to follow inflammatory bowel disease activity (Image: Transurfer on iStock)

Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser discusses the use of biomarkers for chronic inflammation when distinguishing between irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease

Key points, Increasing experience with faecal calprotectin is helping to define the place of this test in primary and secondary care when there is clinical suspic, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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