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Inflammation & CRP Blood Test Home Kits UK
Compare a focused high-sensitivity CRP test with a broader wellness screen that includes CRP alongside thyroid, lipid, kidney-related, vitamin and morning cortisol markers.
C-reactive protein is a non-specific inflammatory marker produced mainly by the liver. A raised result can occur with infection, injury, strenuous exercise, dental inflammation, autoimmune activity and many other conditions. It cannot show where inflammation is located or establish the cause.
Severe chest pain, breathlessness, collapse, confusion, a stiff neck, severe abdominal pain or rapidly worsening illness requires urgent medical assessment.
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Inflammation and CRP home blood tests
Home CRP Test Kit UK – High Sensitivity hsCRP
A focused capillary blood test measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. The assay detects lower CRP concentrations than a conventional CRP test, but the result remains non-specific.
General Health Blood Test Kit UK – Wellness & Energy Test
A broader multi-marker screen that includes CRP alongside thyroid, lipid, kidney-related, liver-protein, vitamin, magnesium and morning cortisol context.
Side-by-side guide
Compare focused and broader CRP testing
High-Sensitivity hsCRP Test
- Main purpose
- Focused low-concentration CRP measurement
- Markers
- 1
- Fasting
- Not normally required
- Best suited to
- A specific hsCRP question
- Key limitation
- Cannot identify the source of inflammation
Wellness & Energy Screen
- Main purpose
- Broader general-health context including CRP
- Markers
- 17
- Timing
- Morning collection and product-specific preparation
- Best suited to
- People who need the complete wider panel
- Key limitation
- More markers do not make CRP specific
What the result can mean
Understanding CRP without over-interpreting it
Age, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, kidney health, family history and formal risk assessment remain more important than a standalone hsCRP result.
Preparation and timing
Improve the usefulness of your CRP result
Laboratory and testing standards
Focused and broader panels use defined laboratory pathways
High-sensitivity CRP and multi-marker wellness testing require different analytical and preparation considerations. Check the current product specification for sample, laboratory, accreditation and reporting details.
- Sample identity and acceptance checks
- Assay-specific analytical quality controls
- Defined sample stability and return requirements
- Secure digital reporting
- Clear test scope and limitations
Medical and editorial review
Medically checked inflammation guidance
Dr Laura Geige
Medical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert
Reviewed urgent-symptom escalation, diagnostic boundaries and the distinction between a biomarker and a diagnosis.
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Dr Rimas Geiga
Medical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Healthy Ageing Expert
Reviewed hsCRP interpretation, cardiovascular context and the limitations of low-grade inflammation claims.
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Veronika Matutyte
Medical Doctor and Healthcare Management Expert
Reviewed sample timing, repeat-testing safeguards, laboratory governance and result escalation.
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Frequently asked questions
Inflammation and CRP blood test FAQs
What is CRP?
C-reactive protein is produced mainly by the liver in response to inflammatory signals.
What is the difference between CRP and hsCRP?
High-sensitivity CRP measures lower concentrations of the same protein. It is not a different inflammatory substance.
Can hsCRP diagnose inflammation?
It can show that CRP is detectable or raised, but it cannot identify the location, cause or duration of inflammation.
Can CRP diagnose an autoimmune condition?
No. Autoimmune diagnosis requires symptoms, examination and condition-specific investigations.
Can infection raise CRP?
Yes. Acute infection is a common reason for a temporarily raised result.
Should I test while I have a cold or flu?
A current illness may raise CRP and make the result less representative of your usual baseline.
Can exercise affect hsCRP?
Strenuous exercise can temporarily influence inflammatory markers.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is not normally required for the focused hsCRP test. The broader wellness screen has separate preparation requirements.
Does a normal CRP rule out inflammation?
No. Some inflammatory and autoimmune conditions can occur with a normal CRP result.
Should a raised result be repeated?
It may be appropriate to repeat testing when you are well, particularly if infection or another temporary cause was present.
Can hsCRP diagnose heart disease?
No. It cannot diagnose or rule out coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke.
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