Rapid test for fecal calprotectin levels in children with Crohn disease

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Oct;55(4):436-9. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318253cff1.

Abstract

Assessment of fecal calprotectin, a surrogate marker of mucosal inflammation, is a promising means to monitor therapeutic response in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, especially if the result is readily available. We tested the performance of a novel calprotectin rapid test, Quantum Blue, versus the conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 134 stool samples from 56 pediatric patients with Crohn disease. The intraclass correlation coefficient analysis reflected good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.97 [95% confidence interval 0.95-0.98]) but agreement was better in lower values, where dilutions were not required. Using a cutoff of 100 μg/g for normal values, the percentage agreement between the 2 tests was 87%. The optimal cutoff values to guide clinical decisions in the therapy of inflammatory bowel disease have yet to be determined.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Crohn Disease / metabolism*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Feces / chemistry*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Inflammation / metabolism*
  • Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex / analysis*
  • Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex / metabolism
  • Male
  • Mucous Membrane / metabolism
  • Reference Values
  • Reproducibility of Results

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex