Digestive symptoms can be worrying—especially in the UK, where conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and bowel cancer affect thousands annually. But how do you know what’s really going on in your gut?
Calprotectin is a protein released by white blood cells during inflammation. Elevated faecal calprotectin suggests inflammation in the intestines. It helps doctors distinguish between inflammatory conditions (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) and functional disorders (like IBS).
QFIT (Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test) checks for tiny amounts of blood in your stool—even those too small to see. This test is widely used across the UK, including the NHS bowel cancer screening programme.
Blood in the stool can indicate polyps, cancer, or even benign causes like haemorrhoids, but always warrants proper investigation if persistent.
Our At-Home Gut Health Test: Calprotectin & QFIT brings the science to your doorstep.
Even if you don’t buy a test, keep track of symptoms and get help with the NHS Digestive Health guide.
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It is a marker of gut inflammation and can help distinguish between inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and non-inflammatory conditions (like IBS).
QFIT stands for Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test. It detects small amounts of blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of bowel polyps, cancer, or other conditions.
While these tests are highly useful as screening tools, no test is 100% accurate. They flag possible issues, but your GP may recommend further testing based on your results and symptoms.
At-home gut health test detecting inflammation and hidden blood for early bowel screening.
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