Can Infectios Cause Calprotectin False Postive ?

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2020

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Question : can infectios cause calprotectin false postive ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some infections

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Well, fals positive result is seen in 10%of patients regardless whether they have infection or not. However, digestive system infections may increase his rate on 20% as wee see in bacterial enterocolitis, coeliac or proctitis. Other infections in body should not affect false positive rate. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (38 minutes later)

Can sibo cause false positive cal protectin test ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes, SIBO may cause false positive results. It would be recommended to have colonoscopy of there are doubtful results.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

And paratyphi salmonella cause high calportectin levels ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes, these bacterias may cause it as well.

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