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SmarTest® Calprotectin Home test (Preventis®)

Preventis SmarTest Calprotectin Home test is a quantitative home test system for measuring calprotectin in stool samples. This in vitro diagnostic device (IVD) is intended for self-testing and individual monitoring of disease activity and treatment efficacy for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Key Advantages

Enables close monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease activity

Improves productivity, optimises clinic capacity and human resources

Convenient for patient use for IBD monitoring, improving compliance and patient retention

Fast sample preparation (~20 minutes) and test time enables individuals to continue with their daily routine

Discreet packaging allows the test to be taken anywhere, no refrigeration required

Supports patient initiated follow up and remote intervention with automatic transmission of results to the Doctor’s Online Portal

Preventis SmarTest Calprotectin Home

Self-testing of faecal calprotectin levels at home for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

SmarTest® faecal calprotectin home test is a simple-to-use inflammatory bowel disease stool test that enables individuals with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis to monitor their disease activity at home. Patients can use the quantitative calprotectin test at home, or indeed anywhere, with minimum test preparation or disruption to their day. This in vitro bowel inflammation test measures calprotectin using gold-conjugated anti-calprotectin antibodies in a lateral flow test in conjunction with a smartphone app which quantifies and reports the result so that patients and providers can evaluate the effectiveness of treatment controlling the disease.

The SmarTest app scans and analyses the faecal calprotectin test result according to the intensity of the control and test lines on the lateral flow test. The quantitative results of the test are then sent automatically to the Online Portal for the patient’s IBD clinical team to monitor remotely.

What is a faecal calprotectin test for?

The SmarTest faecal calprotectin test is a home test kit that allows patients to determine their faecal calprotectin level in the comfort of their home using a handy lateral flow test kit and smartphone app. A stool sample with a raised calprotectin concentration is indicative of intestinal inflammation and helps determine inflammatory bowel disease activity.

What can cause high faecal calprotectin levels?

Inflammation of the intestinal tract causes elevated or high calprotectin levels in a stool sample, although this can be caused by several factors including intestinal tissue damage, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, certain drugs, and cancer. The faecal calprotectin range can vary with the cause and severity of inflammation. Monitoring faecal calprotectin levels over time and comparing to a base-line reading can help improve outcomes for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Can inflammatory bowel disease be detected from a stool sample?

A number of Inflammatory markers in stool can be checked to help identify bowel inflammation. Faecal calprotectin is one such marker of intestinal inflammation and is used routinely in the diagnosis and monitoring of IBD. Stool tests for inflammatory bowel disease help to differentiate between IBD and non-inflammatory bowel conditions such as IBS, as well as help monitor disease activity in IBD to avert potential relapses and disease flares. Using a calprotectin test at home is a useful way to enable remote monitoring of patients with IBD.

Can you test calprotectin at home?

The Preventis SmarTest calprotectin home test kit was designed to allow patients access to one of the most clinically valid inflammatory markers in stool remotely. The patient can take a faecal calprotectin test in the privacy of their home to monitor their calprotectin levels. With the Preventis SmarTest system, every time a patient performs a test, they use the free SmarTest app to read the result of their lateral flow test. The faecal calprotectin result is automatically synced with the Doctors Online Portal so their IBD team can monitor the patient’s disease activity remotely.

I’d like to set up a Competence Centre, how do I do this?

Register with the Preventis Portal and follow the instructions online. The registration process is easy and guides users through the setup process. Need assistance? You can check out our learning resources or speak to an expert.

How do I store my SmarTest Calprotectin Home test?

Store the SmarTest Calprotectin Home test kit at room temperature (+16 to +30°C).

What is included in the SmarTest Calprotectin Home test kit?

The SmarTest Calprotectin Home test contains everything a patient needs to set up their SmarTest App and perform a lateral flow test. The kit contains an instruction booklet, camera card, paper stool sample catcher, sample preparation tube, and lateral flow test cassette.

What support materials are available to help me set-up SmarTest in my practice?

We have produced a comprehensive collection of support materials including eLearning modules, How-to videos, and Quick Guides available for you to access and use when setting up and rolling out your SmarTest Calprotectin Home test service. Please click here to access.

What devices can be used for SmarTest Calprotectin Home?

The SmarTest Calprotectin Home app is compatible with a broad range of Apple iOS and Android OS devices. You can download the compatible list here.

What do patients think of SmarTest Calprotectin Home?

We are in the process of conducting Feedback surveys in order to make sure that our products and services are meeting the needs of providers and their patients. Please contact us to get involved or if you would like to receive the latest patient survey results.

  • Lateral flow test & app

  • Individually packaged tests

  • Storage: 16-30 °C

  • Stool sample