Primary care faecal calprotectin testing in children with suspected inflammatory bowel disease: a diagnostic accuracy study
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317823
Abstract: Objective To determine the diagnostic accuracy of calprotectin to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children in whom general practitioners (GPs) suspected IBD. Design Prospective observational cohort study of a new calprotectin-based primary care referral… read more here.
Keywords: care; calprotectin testing; primary care; diagnostic accuracy ... See more keywords
PWE-061A Differentiating ibd and ibs using faecal calprotectin testing: an audit of optimal cut-off points
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314472.307
Abstract: Introduction Faecal Calprotectin testing is a relatively new diagnostic test. It is recommended by NICE (2013) but noted that optimal cut off points require more evidence to enhance the clinical decisions being made. This study… read more here.
Keywords: faecal calprotectin; calprotectin testing; cut points; ibd ... See more keywords