Pathology Handbook

Faecal Calprotectin (Sendaway Test)

Specimen may be separated for other tests such as elastase.

Collect random faeces specimen. PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: URINATE PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE TEST. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar/s provided. The stool should be passed into a clean dry container such as a clean empty margarine container or a clean milk carton with the top cut off. Using the scoop built into the lid of the pot, place a scoopful of stool into the pot. Check that the lid is tightly closed and deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the same day as the specimen is collected.  

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.