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Simple hs-CRP check priced close to the cheapest options
A single high-sensitivity CRP blood test that checks for low-grade inflammation, a marker commonly used to assess cardiovascular and general inflammatory risk.
Joint-cheapest hs-CRP test in our comparison group
Measures hs-CRP, a marker of low-level inflammation linked to long-term heart disease risk. Suits anyone wanting a low-cost inflammation check, often alongside a cholesterol test.
Priced at the group median, £2 above the cheapest options
A single-marker finger-prick test measuring high-sensitivity CRP, commonly used to assess levels of inflammation in the body and, alongside other factors, cardiovascular risk.
Ties the market's lowest hs-CRP home test price
An at-home finger-prick blood test measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a marker commonly used to assess inflammation and cardiovascular risk factors.
hs-CRP test at the market rate with a 5-day turnaround
An at-home finger-prick test measuring high-sensitivity CRP, a marker commonly used to assess inflammation in the body. Suited to a quick standalone inflammation check.
Priced far above Better2Know's own £39 home CRP test
A single blood test measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, used as a marker of inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk.
Compare hs-crp test tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Thriva CRP (c-reactive protein) blood test | Medichecks CRP (High Sensitivity) Blood Test | Forth CRP Home Blood Test Kit (hs-CRP) | Better2Know High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein Home Test Kit | YorkTest Inflammation (CRP) Test | Better2Know Heart Disease and Inflammation Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compare Health Test score | 80.9 /10 Simple hs-CRP check priced close to the cheapest options | 80.6 /10 Joint-cheapest hs-CRP test in our comparison group | 77.0 /10 Priced at the group median, £2 above the cheapest options | 70.6 /10 Ties the market's lowest hs-CRP home test price | 70.0 /10 hs-CRP test at the market rate with a 5-day turnaround | 58.0 /10 Priced far above Better2Know's own £39 home CRP test |
| Price | £45.00 | £39.00 | £41.00 | £39.00 | £41.00 | £135.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Doctor Reviewed | — | — | ||||
| Turnaround Min Days | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 5 days | 1 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 5 days | 1 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit | At-home finger-prick, post to lab | At-home finger-prick | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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