The global fecal calprotectin test market is estimated to be valued at US$ 161.98 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period 2024 to 2030.
Fecal calprotectin tests are non-invasive screening tests used to detect inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. Calprotectin is a protein found in the cytoplasm of neutrophils that is released during inflammation ... Read more
Fecal calprotectin is a protein found in the cytosol of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) that makes up about 60% of the total protein content of neutrophils. When there is inflammation in the digestive tract, neutrophils migrate to the affected site. Some neutrophils undergoing apoptosis or necrosis release calprotectin. Higher levels of calprotectin in the stool (feces) can therefore indicate intestinal inflammation. The fecal ... Read more
