This test can support those experiencing symptoms of bacterial or viral infection, including fever, fatigue, or muscular pain. It will help you find out whether your CRP levels are high and if infection is likely present.

Additionally, this test can be beneficial for managing ongoing health conditions. It can be a part of helping you track an infection and making informed choices about medical care.

No, this test is designed for quick, at-home results, so you won’t need to send your sample to a lab.

Once you collect a finger-prick blood sample, the test kit provides results in minutes, letting you check your CRP levels with ease.

The CRP test results are extremely accurate. Provided all the instructions are followed correctly, you can expect a 97% accuracy rate.

However, like any screening tool, it is not 100% definitive. If your results show elevated CRP levels, you should consult a healthcare provider to understand the cause.

Even if your test comes back negative, this does not mean you aren't experiencing a serious illness or infection. If you are still suffering symptoms, please seek immediate medical advice.

This test detects the presence of C-Reactive Protein in the blood sample you provide. It does this using specific antibodies and the gold nanoparticles contained in the test strip.

C-Reactive Protein, often known simply as CRP, is a protein produced by your liver in response to inflammation in your body. Elevated CRP levels would be indicative of your body fighting an infection, internal inflammation, or trauma.

Although CRP can’t tell you where in your body the issue might be, or what’s causing it, testing for it may suggest that your body is fighting an infection.

No, you should not read the results of this test if more than 6 minutes has elapsed since you applied your blood sample.

Only read your results after 5 minutes, and do not read them at all after 6 minutes.

If you exceed this, please discard the test and do another one.

As you're reading your results, disregard the colour and intensity of the lines on your test cassette. How the lines appear is not important: only take note of where they appear on the cassette.

Consult the ‘results interpretation’ section of the instruction sheet for further guidance.

A negative result means less than 10mg/l of CRP was found in your blood.

However, this may be the case if you are in the early stages of infection. If you’re still experiencing associated symptoms, please seek medical advice.

Besides infection or inflammation, several other factors can distort CRP levels. Medication including hormone replacement therapy (oestrogen), contraceptives, steroids, and statins can raise CRP levels.

Recent injury or surgery can also raise CRP production in the body. Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, inactivity, and obesity can impact CRP too.

The test involves a simple finger-prick to obtain a blood sample, which may cause slight discomfort, similar to a quick pinch.

Most users find it minimally painful, and the process is designed to be as easy and comfortable as possible.