Fecal calprotectin more accurately reflects endoscopic activity of ulcerative colitis than the Lichtiger Index, C-reactive protein, platelets, hemoglobin, and blood leukocytes.

Schoepfer, Alain M

Fecal calprotectin more accurately reflects endoscopic activity of ulcerative colitis than the Lichtiger Index, C-reactive protein, platelets, hemoglobin, and blood leukocytes. [electronic resource] - Inflammatory bowel diseases Feb 2013 - 332-41 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1536-4844

10.1097/MIB.0b013e3182810066 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers--metabolism
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Case-Control Studies
Colitis, Ulcerative--blood
Colonoscopy
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Feces--chemistry
Female
Hemoglobins--metabolism
Humans
Leukocyte Count
Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex--metabolism
Male
Middle Aged
Platelet Count
Prospective Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Young Adult