Calprotectin is a proven biomarker of organic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Typically, inflammatory bowel conditions require further investigation by colonoscopy.
ALPHA LABORATORIES will be promoting its range of Calprotectin assays to assist with the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease. The assay formats available include an ELISA format for laboratory use; Quantum Blue, a quantitative rapid test suitable for the clinic setting and finally a qualitative lateral flow test that is designed for patient use. In addition to laboratory consumables and instruments, the company also supplies clinical chemistry reagents, specialist diagnostic kits as well as independent controls and standards to hospitals and other healthcare professionals in the UK.
