Non-invasive, quantitative ELISA test for early detection and follow-up of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
Calprotectin is a highly sensitive and specific marker for identifying active inflammation in the intestine.
The ScheBo® • Calprotectin Smart™ stool test is a sandwich ELISA with two monoclonal antibodies that recognize calprotectin in a highly specific manner. The following applies to the detection of lactoferrin in stool samples:
Sample material: tiny stool sample
The benefits of ScheBo® • Calprotectin Smart™ stool tests at a glance:
- Inflammatory markers for acute and chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Course parameters for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
- Differentiation between chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Evaluation of the severity of inflammation
- Particularly suitable for diagnostic support and follow-up of IBD in children and adolescents, as it is not invasive
- Stable in sample material
- Uses monoclonal antibodies
- incubation at room temperature
- Can be used in combination with the stool sample extraction system ScheBo® • Master Quick Prep™
When should calprotectin be determined:
- Unclear epigastric symptoms
