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Are Calprotectin and Lactoferrin Equivalent Screening Tests for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
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Lactoferrin and calprotectin are frequently ordered stool tests used to screen patients for inflammatory bowel disease versus functional bowel disease. Current guidelines recommend using either one to screen for inflammation in the GI tract; however, little information is available on how these 2 assays compare and their use in different clinical specialties.