Ihssan, It is not unusual in these patients and even higher concentrations can be observed. The finding points to disease activity and the physician may consider (control) endoscopy. Serial calprotectin analyses are essential to monitor disease activity. Best regards, Mike Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Michael Steiner Medical Head Medizinisches Labor Rostock Südring 81 D-18059 Rostock [log in to unmask] Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Michael Steiner Arzt für Laboratoriumsmedizin Ärztlicher Leiter email: <[log in to unmask]> _______________________________ Medizinisches Labor Rostock Labormedizinisches Versorgungszentrum GbR Südring 81 D-18059 Rostock Medizinisches Labor Rostock | Südring 81 | D-18059 Rostock Tel: +49 (0)381 702 2100 | Fax: +49 (0)381 702 2109 | email: [log in to unmask] Von: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Im Auftrag von Bouhtiauy, Ihssan (VitaliteNB) Gesendet: Mittwoch, 20. Juli 2016 15:33 An: [log in to unmask] Betreff: Very high Calprotecin Hi, We have a case of a very high Calprotectin 3723 ug/g (reference values <50 ug/g). The patient is known of having Crohn disease since 14 yrs. Is it common to have a very high Calprotectin in these patients. Thanks Ihssan Dr. Ihssan Bouhtiauy, PhD, FCACB, FACB, MBA Chef clinique du département de Biochimie Réseau de santé Vitalité 275 Blv. Hebert Edmundston NB, E3V 4E4 Canada Courriel: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tél. (506) 739-2536 ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche und/oder rechtlich geschützte Informationen. Wenn Sie nicht der richtige Adressat sind oder diese E-Mail irrtümlich erhalten haben, informieren Sie bitte sofort den Absender und vernichten Sie diese Mail. Das unerlaubte Kopieren sowie die unbefugte Weitergabe dieser Mail ist nicht gestattet. This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is not allowed. ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/