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Gastroenterology

Understanding Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
May 8, 2025

The Role of Pancreatic Elastase in the Diagnosis of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

ALPCO’s Pancreatic Elastase Test supports accurate detection of EPI with easy sample collection, no dietary restrictions, and reliable performance.

Accuracy in Calprotectin Testing
November 12, 2024

Accuracy in Calprotectin Testing

ALPCO’s automated turbidimetric solution for calprotectin testing offers enhanced efficiency without compromising clinical sensitivity or specificity. Clinicians can prioritize endoscopic evaluation for the patients that need it most and quickly put IBS patients on the right treatment path. 

Targeted Solutions for Gastroenterology
April 18, 2024

Targeted Solutions for Gastroenterology

ALPCO offers targeted GI solutions suitable for all types of labs. Our offerings range from plate-based to clinical chemistry analyzer-based and automated flash chemiluminescence solutions, all designed to accommodate your lab’s expanding testing needs and capabilities.

Calprotectin Test Differentiates IBD from IBS
October 23, 2023

Differentiating IBD from IBS with Fecal Calprotectin Testing

In an effort to improve patient care, an increasing number of gastroenterologists are using fecal calprotectin levels as a first step in the diagnosis of IBD versus IBS. ALPCO tests enable clinicians to accurately assess patients via calprotectin and quickly start patients on the right treatment path.

Diagnostic Testing in Gastroenterology
April 20, 2023

Diagnostic Testing in Gastroenterology

 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders each year. The estimated annual U.S. cost associated with GI disorders is over 140 billion dollars. Gl diseases and disorders can have a significant impact on quality of life, often contributing to anxiety and depression.2 The ongoing challenge relates to overlapping symptoms and the compl...

5 Reasons to add GI Biomarker Testing
April 20, 2023

5 Reasons to Add GI Biomarker Testing to Your Lab’s Menu

Digestive Diseases Affect More than 70 Million Americans Each Year. The estimated annual cost of GI disorders is $135 billion, with patients reporting a higher incidence of depression and absenteeism. Comparatively, approximately 34 million Americans have diabetes.

Total IgG vs. IgG4 Testing
May 23, 2022

Total IgG vs. IgG4 Testing

The use of serological testing for the detection of allergen sensitization, food intolerance, and the development of allergen tolerance is rapidly expanding. In addition to traditional IgE testing, a growing number of IgG tests are entering the market. Some tests measure total IgG, while others claim to be specific for IgG4 antibodies. While the utility of IgG testing for the determination ...
Real-time PCR/RT-PCR Products for Gastrointestinal Pathogen Detection
March 21, 2022

Real-time PCR/RT-PCR Products for Gastrointestinal Pathogen Detection

Gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens consist of bacterial, viral, and parasitic groups. Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens are caused by direct contact, indirect contact, and contaminated food and water. The most common pathogen is viral, which infects a host by introducing genetic material into the cell to produce more virus particles. Once the host cell bursts, the virus particles wil...
ALPCO’s Calprotectin Validation Assistance Program
April 22, 2020

ALPCO’s Calprotectin Validation Assistance Program

Whether your clinical laboratory is transitioning over to the ALPCO Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA from another calprotectin assay or starting to run the test in-house for the first time, validation is the most crucial step in the assay implementation process. We understand that validating a new ELISA can be a constant balancing act of keeping current laboratory operations functioning whi...
Why Clinical Specificity is Important for FDA Cleared Fecal Calprotectin Tests
November 5, 2019

Why Clinical Specificity is Important for FDA Cleared Fecal Calprotectin Tests

The Importance of Clinical Specificity: A Review of FDA Cleared Fecal Calprotectin Tests Download Selecting the right fecal calprotectin test for your clinical laboratory to run in-house or send out can be a difficult task to accomplish, especially when there are multiple FDA cleared options available. Comparing the clinical characteristics of fecal calprotectin tests demonstrates th...