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CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Test

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is made by the liver when there is inflammation or infection in the body. It rises within hours, so it is useful to detect and follow infections and inflammatory conditions.

Why is this test done?

  • Detect infection or inflammation
  • Monitor arthritis and autoimmune diseases
  • Check response to antibiotics

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Fever
  • Joint pain and swelling
  • Body ache
  • Feeling unwell

Normal range

Adults < 6 mg/L

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A high CRP means active inflammation or infection; very high values often mean bacterial infection.

Common reasons
  • Bacterial infections
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases
  • Injury or surgery
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

If your result is low

A normal/low CRP is good.

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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