Evaluation of a fluorescent immunochromatography test for fecal calprotectin

Background Fecal calprotectin (FC) is widely used to discriminate between patients with inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and functional diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ELISA is a time‐consuming method for the measurement of FC, whereas a fluorescent immunochromatography test can obtain results in around 30 minutes and thus enables a rapid response to clinical decision. Methods Two methods, the...