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faecal calprotectin test

faecal calprotectin test

Hi Please can anyone tell me if the results of a faecal calprotectin test can be effected by cannabis use? I do not drink or smoke but use cannabis for the inflammation and my general health, is much improved by cannabis, just need to know will it effect results please?
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What an interesting question......

I regularly have faecal calprotectin assay tests, but have never been asked by my gastro if I smoke cannabis - which I have never done.  All I know about this test is that if the level is higher than 8, it shows there is inflammation in the intestinal tract.  I think you would need to ask a gastro or pathologist, who have experience in interpreting the results, if cannabis can affect the results.

Liz.
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