Faecal calprotectin testing is now readily accessible in primary care, making earlier diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease more likely.

In this discussion, General Practitioner Dr David Lim interviews Gastroenterologist Dr Aviv Pudipeddi on the role of faecal calprotectin in clinical practice, including which patients are eligible for testing, when testing is appropriate and how the test results should be interpreted. Dr Pudipeddi will also discuss the role of faecal calprotectin in monitoring patients with confirmed inflammatory bowel disease, and how its use can be beneficial in preventing significant flares and avoiding complications of this chronic disease.

Expert Speakers:

• Dr Aviv Pudipeddi | Gastroenterologist
• Dr David Lim | General Practitioner