Blood tests & health checks
Inflammation check
Standard CRP, which rises with infection and inflammation
CRPFinger prickResults in about 5 minutes
C-reactive protein is made by the liver and climbs quickly when there is infection or inflammation anywhere in the body. This is the standard version rather than the high-sensitivity one used for heart screening, so it is for acute infection, flare-ups of conditions like arthritis, lupus or IBD, and checking recovery after surgery.
Who it is for
- Anyone with an unexplained fever or feeling persistently unwell
- People with a long-term inflammatory condition tracking a flare
- Anyone recovering from surgery who wants to check things are settling
Also called
C-reactive protein, Infection marker
What happens next
Results in about 5 minutes. The pharmacist goes through what the number means with you, and tells you plainly if it is something to take to your GP