C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Also known as: CRP
Not near Sutton Coldfield? Have this blood test anywhere in the UK
We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network: have your sample taken at The Vesey or at a partner clinic near you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland. A Health Advisor books it for you on a free 15-minute call, and your results come back to The Vesey for our GPs to review.
C-reactive protein is a substance made by the liver that rises in the blood in response to inflammation in the body. At The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, C-Reactive Protein is available within 13 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What C-Reactive Protein measures
C-reactive protein is a substance made by the liver that rises in the blood in response to inflammation in the body. Its level is a widely used general marker of inflammation.
Why it is tested
CRP is measured when assessing inflammation and as part of broader health panels. It is included in inflammation and comprehensive panels.
Tests that include C-Reactive Protein at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
Inflammation
Guide price from £157
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
Muscle and Rheumatology
Guide price from £189
Long COVID
Guide price from £190
Fertility
Guide price from £210
Tired All The Time?
Guide price from £217
7 further Vesey panels include C-Reactive Protein. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the inflammation group:
Frequently asked questions
What does CRP indicate?
It is a general marker that can rise with inflammation from many causes, so it is interpreted alongside the clinical picture. It does not point to a single condition on its own.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.
Not sure which blood test to book?
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Not near Sutton Coldfield? We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network. This call is how a partner clinic appointment is booked: we complete the paperwork and arrange it for you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland.
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