What is it?
A standard inflammation marker — useful for detecting acute infection, autoimmune flare and tissue injury.
Why it matters for long-term health
Helps differentiate bacterial infection, monitor inflammatory conditions and triage urgent illness.
Longevity and healthy ageing
Persistently raised CRP is harmful long term; transient elevation is normal during infection.
What a high result may indicate
over 10 mg/L suggests significant inflammation or infection; over 100 suggests bacterial infection or severe inflammation.
Common symptoms of abnormal levels
- •Fever
- •Fatigue
- •Pain
- •Swelling
Risk factors
- •Infection
- •Autoimmune disease
- •Trauma
- •Cancer
Associated medical conditions
- •Infections
- •Rheumatoid arthritis
- •IBD
- •Sepsis
How a British GP interprets your result
Always interpreted alongside symptoms and other markers; serial CRP is more useful than single readings.
Further investigations we may arrange
- •FBC
- •ESR
- •Procalcitonin
- •Targeted imaging or cultures
Lifestyle measures that may improve your result
- •Treat underlying cause
Evidence-based treatment options
- •Antibiotics if bacterial infection confirmed; immunomodulators for autoimmune disease
When to retest
Per clinical context.
Have this assessment at home, hotel, office or in our Business Bay clinic
Same British GP. Same evidence-based plan. Same-day visits across Dubai — usually within 60–90 minutes of booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a CRP blood test at home in Dubai?+
Yes — our DHA-licensed nurse draws CRP at your home, hotel, villa or office anywhere in Dubai, usually within 60–90 minutes of booking. Your result is then reviewed by a British-trained GP who calls you to explain it in plain English.
Do I need to fast before a CRP test?+
Most patients do not need to fast for CRP specifically. If we are running a fuller panel (lipids, glucose, insulin) we will advise an overnight fast — our team confirms this when you book.
How quickly will I get my CRP result?+
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from a DHA-accredited laboratory. Your named British GP then calls you personally with the interpretation and a written wellness plan — not a PDF you have to decode alone.
Is CRP covered by insurance?+
Most premium UAE and international insurers reimburse — we provide a fully coded invoice at the visit. Reimbursement typically arrives within 5–10 working days.