Inflammation Blood Test
From £157 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
Chronic low-grade inflammation is recognised as a driver of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cancer, and accelerated ageing. Acute inflammation — the body's response to infection or injury — is detectable through rapid-response markers. This panel combines three complementary inflammatory markers to characterise both acute and chronic inflammatory states, helping to guide further investigation of unexplained symptoms and monitor response to treatment.
Note: Measures CRP, high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and ferritin — each reflecting inflammation through different mechanisms and timescales.
What this test can detect
- Acute infection or sepsis — marked CRP elevation with raised ESR
- Chronic inflammatory conditions — elevated ESR and CRP in rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, and connective tissue disease
- Elevated cardiovascular risk — high-sensitivity CRP above 2 mg/L associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke
- Response to anti-inflammatory treatment — falling CRP and ESR indicating therapeutic response
Who should have this test?
- Anyone with unexplained persistent fatigue, joint pain, or fever
- Individuals being investigated for autoimmune conditions
- Those monitoring response to anti-inflammatory therapy
- Individuals at elevated cardiovascular risk requiring hs-CRP assessment
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £157