MRSA is a type of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics and can cause colonisation or infection.

How do I test for MRSA at home?

You can test for MRSA using an at-home PCR or culture swab kit that collects samples from the nose, groin, or armpit and sends them to a laboratory.

How long do MRSA test results take?

Rapid PCR MRSA tests provide results within hours after the lab receives your sample. Culture tests usually take up to 72 hours.

Which MRSA test is most accurate?

Three site MRSA screening offers the highest sensitivity. PCR tests provide faster results while culture tests follow traditional clinical methods.

Combined Calprotectin & qFIT Test | Bowel Health Stool Test UK

Combined Calprotectin & qFIT stool test for bowel inflammation and hidden blood. Convenient home sample collection with laboratory analysis and secure results

£79.99

Bowel Inflammation & Occult Blood Profile

Comprehensive Home Stool Test for Bowel Health

You can take charge of your digestive health with our Combined Calprotectin and Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT).

This easy-to-use home stool test checks two important health markers:

Faecal Calprotectin – a marker associated with inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) – measures small amounts of human blood in stool that may not be visible to the naked eye

Together, these tests give helpful information to better understand some digestive symptoms and can show when you might need to see a doctor.

This test is a good option if you want to learn more about your bowel health or if your doctor has suggested checking ongoing digestive symptoms.

What Does the Combined Calprotectin & qFIT Test Measure?

Faecal Calprotectin – Bowel Inflammation Marker

Calprotectin is a protein released by certain white blood cells when inflammation occurs in the gastrointestinal tract.

Raised faecal calprotectin levels may be associated with intestinal inflammation and can occur in conditions including:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Certain gastrointestinal infections
Other causes of intestinal inflammation

Doctors often use faecal calprotectin tests to help find out if digestive symptoms are caused by inflammation. This can help tell the difference between conditions with inflammation and others like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which usually does not cause inflammation.

An elevated calprotectin result does not, by itself, diagnose IBD or another specific condition.

Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT)

The Quantitative Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) detects and measures small quantities of human haemoglobin (blood) in a stool sample.

Blood that is detected by qFIT may originate from a number of causes, including:

Haemorrhoids
Polyps
Inflammatory bowel conditions
Other gastrointestinal conditions
Colorectal cancer

A positive qFIT result means blood was found in your stool, but it does not mean you have bowel cancer. You may need more tests to find out the cause.

Since qFIT measures the exact amount of blood in your stool, it gives more detailed information than a basic yes-or-no blood test.

Why Choose a Combined Calprotectin & qFIT Test?

By using both tests, you get information about two key areas of gut health: inflammation and hidden blood in your stool.

Potential benefits include:

Assessment of a marker associated with bowel inflammation
Detection and measurement of hidden blood in stool
Support for the investigation of certain digestive symptoms
Additional information that may help inform discussions with your GP or healthcare professional
Convenient home stool sample collection
Laboratory-based analysis
Secure access to your results

Who May Consider This Bowel Health Test?

This combined test may be helpful for adults who have or are worried about symptoms like:

Persistent changes in bowel habits
Ongoing diarrhoea
Abdominal discomfort or pain
Bloating
Unexplained changes in digestion
Concerns about possible bowel inflammation
A history of gastrointestinal symptoms

You might also consider this test if you simply want more information about your bowel health.

If your symptoms are serious, ongoing, or getting worse, please talk to a doctor instead of relying only on home tests.

Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored

Some bowel symptoms need quick attention from a healthcare professional.

Speak to your GP or seek appropriate medical attention if you experience:

Blood in your stool
Black or tarry stools
Persistent or worsening changes in bowel habits
Unexplained weight loss
Persistent abdominal pain
Ongoing diarrhoea
Unexplained or persistent fatigue
A persistent change in your normal bowel pattern

If you feel very unwell or have severe symptoms, get medical help right away.

How Does the Test Work?

The test uses a stool (faecal) sample collected at home using the supplied collection materials.

Sample Type

Stool / faecal sample

Collection

The kit comes with clear instructions to help you collect and send back your sample properly.

Preparation

Fasting is not normally required for stool sample collection.

Be sure to follow the instructions that come with your test kit.

Understanding Your Calprotectin Result

Normal Calprotectin

If your result is within the normal range, it usually means there is no significant increase in faecal calprotectin at the time of the test.

A normal result does not rule out all gut conditions. It should be looked at together with your symptoms and medical history.

Elevated Calprotectin

A high calprotectin result means there is more of this inflammation marker in your stool.

Possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal infection and other causes of intestinal inflammation.

Further assessment may be recommended depending on the level of elevation, your symptoms and your clinical history.

Understanding Your qFIT Result

qFIT Within the Reference Range

If your result is below the lab’s set level, it means the test did not find a significant amount of blood in your stool.

This does not fully rule out bowel disease or guarantee there is no bleeding in your gut.

Raised qFIT

A raised qFIT result means the test found more blood in your stool than the lab’s set limit.

There are many reasons blood can show up in your stool, so a raised qFIT result does not mean you have bowel cancer.

Your GP or healthcare provider may suggest more tests to find out why.

Why Combine Calprotectin and qFIT?

Calprotectin and qFIT each give you different information about your gut health.

Test	What It Measures
Faecal Calprotectin	A marker associated with inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
Quantitative FIT (qFIT)	The amount of human haemoglobin detected in the stool sample

Doing both tests together can give you extra details when looking into certain digestive symptoms.

However, these tests are not a full check of your bowel health and should not be used to make a diagnosis without seeing a doctor.

Can This Test Diagnose Bowel Cancer?

No.

The combined Calprotectin and qFIT test cannot diagnose bowel cancer.

qFIT finds blood in your stool, which can happen for many reasons. If your result is high, you may need more tests, but it does not show the exact cause.

If you get an abnormal result, talk to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider.

Can This Test Diagnose Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis?

No.

Faecal calprotectin is a well-known marker linked to gut inflammation and can help when checking for possible inflammatory bowel disease.

But calprotectin by itself cannot diagnose Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any specific condition.

You may need more tests and a doctor’s assessment to find out more.

Can Calprotectin Help Distinguish IBS From IBD?

Doctors often use faecal calprotectin tests to help check gut symptoms, since inflammation is usually linked to IBD and not to typical IBS.

However, calprotectin results should be looked at together with your symptoms, medical history, and other test results.

A calprotectin result by itself cannot confirm IBS or IBD.

How Do I Collect My Stool Sample?

Your home test kit has everything you need, including instructions, to collect your stool sample.

Be sure to follow the instructions in your kit. Collecting your sample the right way helps make sure your results are accurate.

Do I Need to Fast?

No.

You usually do not need to fast before taking your stool sample.

However, always follow the instructions that come with your specific test kit.

How Accurate Are Calprotectin and qFIT Tests?

Faecal calprotectin and qFIT are trusted lab tests that doctors use in healthcare settings.

How reliable your result is depends on things like collecting your sample correctly, how it is handled and transported, and the lab analysis.

No test can find every condition or guarantee that you do not have a disease.

When Will I Receive My Results?

Results are typically available within 3-5 working days after your sample has been received and processed by the laboratory.

The time it takes to get your results can vary depending on lab processing and how quickly your sample is delivered.

Your results will be shared with you securely, following our service guidelines.

What Should I Do If My Result Is Abnormal?

An abnormal result does not always mean you have a serious health problem.

Still, you should talk to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider if you get an abnormal or unexpected result.

They can look at your result together with your symptoms, medical history, and other details to decide if you need more tests.

What Is Included?

Your testing service includes:

Home stool sample collection materials
Detailed collection instructions
Sample return/transport materials
Laboratory analysis for faecal calprotectin
Quantitative faecal immunochemical testing (qFIT)
Secure laboratory results report

Check your product packaging and order details to see exactly what is included in your kit.

Why Choose Repose Healthcare?

At Repose Healthcare, our goal is to make lab testing easy, accessible, and private.

Our home testing service provides:

Convenient home sample collection
Laboratory-based analysis
Secure results
Professional customer support
Confidential handling of your information
An easy way to get more information about certain parts of your bowel health

Take charge of your digestive health with the Combined Calprotectin and qFIT Bowel Health Profile.

Test Summary

Feature	Details
Faecal Calprotectin	Measures a marker associated with gastrointestinal inflammation
Quantitative FIT (qFIT)	Measures human haemoglobin in stool
Sample Type	Stool / faecal sample
Collection	Home collection
Testing	Laboratory analysis
Results	Secure laboratory report
Purpose	Supports investigation of certain gastrointestinal symptoms and bowel health concerns

Important Medical Disclaimer

This test is not a diagnostic test and is not intended to diagnose, exclude or confirm bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS or any other medical condition.

Calprotectin and qFIT results provide information about specific biomarkers and must be interpreted in the context of your symptoms, medical history and other clinical information.

A normal result does not guarantee that you are free from bowel disease, while an abnormal result does not necessarily mean that a serious medical condition is present.

A positive or raised qFIT result indicates that blood has been detected in the stool and may require further medical investigation. Blood in stool can have many causes and does not, by itself, indicate bowel cancer.

An elevated calprotectin result may indicate gastrointestinal inflammation but can occur for a variety of reasons and does not, by itself, establish a diagnosis.

Do not use this test as a substitute for consultation with your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.

If you have blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent changes in bowel habits, persistent abdominal pain, black or tarry stools, or other concerning symptoms, seek medical advice even if your test result is normal.

If you are experiencing severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical attention.

This home testing service is intended to provide additional health information and should not be used to delay or replace appropriate medical assessment.

Home Testing Kit

The required sample collection equipment for your selected test.

Sample Collection Materials

Appropriate tubes, swabs, lancets or collection containers depending on the test.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Clear instructions explaining how to prepare for and collect your sample.

Sample Return Packaging

Suitable packaging for safely returning your sample to the laboratory.

Laboratory Testing

Your sample is analysed for the biomarkers or health markers included in your selected test.

How does the home testing process work?

Choose your test online and place your order. Your test kit will be delivered with clear instructions and the equipment needed to collect your sample at home. Once your sample has been collected, return it using the provided return method. Your sample will then be analysed and your results provided securely.

How do I collect my sample?

Each test kit includes step-by-step instructions explaining how to collect your specific sample. Follow the instructions carefully to make sure your sample is collected correctly.

Do I need to visit a clinic or GP?

Our home testing service is designed to allow you to collect your sample from home. Whether you need to speak with a healthcare professional depends on your individual circumstances and the type of test you are taking.

How do I send my sample back?

Place your collected sample in the packaging provided with your kit and follow the included return instructions. Where applicable, a prepaid return envelope will be included.

When will I receive my results?

The turnaround time depends on the test you have purchased. Your product page and test instructions will provide the expected timeframe for your results.

What happens if my result is outside the normal range?

A result outside the laboratory reference range does not necessarily mean that you have a medical condition. If you are concerned about your results, discuss them with an appropriate healthcare professional.

What if I make a mistake while collecting my sample?

Follow the instructions provided with your kit. If you believe your sample has been collected incorrectly or your kit has been damaged, contact customer support before sending the sample back.

Can I order more than one test?

Yes. You can order multiple tests where appropriate. Make sure you follow the individual collection and preparation instructions for each test.

Is my personal information kept private?

Your personal and test information should be handled securely in accordance with the applicable privacy and data protection requirements.