Confused and in pain have a calprotectin level of 338, foul smelling mucus from my rectum, a mouth f

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I have a calprotectin level of 338, smelly mucus from my rectum , mouth sores and a severe pain where my appendix is. 

Can calprotectin be false ? 

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    Hi Chantal, from my understanding calprotectin levels over 50 are considered high.

    I have chrons and my calprotectin levels were 333, your diagnosis can be confirmed by a colonoscopy and an MRI. Good luck ☺️

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