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Posted 6/26/2019 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
So to cut a long story short.

My littlest one (14 months old) seemed to have a bit of re occurring mucus in her poop last month so i requested a calprotectin test.

She is very well otherwise, eating, growing, no odd symptoms other than a few loose nappies with mucus.

I think I am on high alert for both kiddos ... even though I’m fully aware it is beyond my control.

Whilst looking at top levels for kids. It seems that under 4’s, in particular infants have higher amounts of calprotectin than us anyway.
So it appears it’s not the most reliable test for this age group.

Does anyone have any more insight to it?

Many thanks
Kate
Posted 6/26/2019 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Not really sure, what did her doctor say?

The units in your test must be a lot different then in mine. My last calprotectin score was 46.0 and normal is considered anything 50.0-mcg/g or below.
Posted 6/26/2019 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
I think she meant under 4 years old. I had to re-read that as well.

I agree to ask her or your doctor.
Posted 6/26/2019 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah sorry guys. That wasn’t well written.

Apparently when you are aged under 4, the top level is raised slightly due to it being naturally higher in infants.
Interestingly after the age of 4 the seem to apply the <50 mg like the rest of us.

Thought it was a bit of difficult question.
I couldn’t get hold of her GP today. So the internet led me here as per usual smile

Thanks anyway
Posted 6/26/2019 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know the answer to your question. However, I would lean more towards some sort of food sensitivity at that age. Of course, IBD can hit little one's, too, but I would be surprised if the GP is overly concerned. Hope it all works out with an easy explanation.
Posted 6/26/2019 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Yes this what I think/thought to momtoboys..
her calprotectin levels are raised though. But not sure what else can cause this. I’ve only used it with my IBD.
So of course a little fear has set in.
But thank you for your response
Posted 6/27/2019 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't heard anything like this, but I don't have children so I probably wouldn't know. What was the result? I would think if it's higher like 75 or 100, perhaps it would be due to age, but if it were very high, I would want to keep track of it and retest.
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