Test guide
Calprotectin Stool Test
A calprotectin stool test measures a protein called calprotectin in a sample of your stool (poop). The test is also called a fecal calprotectin test. It's used to check for inflammation (swelling and irritation) in your intestines.
What it is for
Calprotectin stool testing is used to check for inflammation in the intestines. In most cases, providers use calprotectin stool testing to help tell the difference between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . IBD and IBS are both chronic (long-lasting) conditions that affect adults and children. They cause similar symptoms that can come and go, including diarrhea, belly pain, and cramps. But only IBD involves inflammation: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- Fecal calprotectin
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