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Why might i have a negative qfit (<10) but highly elevated calprotectin? i read usually both are positive if ibd or cancer?

Q: why might i have a negative qfit (<10) but highly elevated calprotectin? i read usually both are positive if ibd or cancer?

: I would only “read” uptodate.com for medical information and then discuss with your Dr.

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I would only “read” uptodate.com for medical information and then discuss with your Dr.

Answered 12/17/2022

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A member asked:

Why might i have a negative qfit (<10) but highly elevated calprotectin? i read usually both are positive if ibd or cancer?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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