Bluecrest Wellness Inflammation & autoimmunity

Advanced Inflammatory Profile

A 6-marker panel combining blood tests, hs-CRP, ferritin and an omega fatty acid profile, with a grip strength measurement, markers commonly used to assess chronic inflammation. Suits those wanting a broader check than a single CRP test.

Sample: Blood
Collection: Venous draw at local venue
Results in: 3–8 days
Biomarkers: 6
Doctor reviewed: No

Tests for

hs-CRP
Ferritin
Omega 3 index
ARA/EPA ratio
Grip strength
Omega 6:3 ratio

Compare Health Test Score Deep inflammation panel but pricier than typical

£159.00

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Test specifications

Provider: Bluecrest Wellness
Sample type: blood
Collection method: venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time: 3–8 days
Biomarkers tested: 6
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: No
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Inflammation

hs-CRP

Iron status

Ferritin

Omega fatty acids

Omega 3 index

ARA/EPA ratio
Grip strength
Omega 6:3 ratio

About this test

Several markers linked to inflammation are combined in this profile: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a sensitive indicator of chronic low-grade inflammation; ferritin, which reflects iron storage and can also rise with inflammation; grip strength, a physical measurement associated with overall health and ageing; and an omega-3 index, omega 6:3 ratio and ARA/EPA ratio, which describe the balance of fatty acids linked to inflammatory processes.

Bluecrest does not list a named comparison group of directly equivalent tests, so it cannot be measured against specific named peers. Its price of £159 is around 18% above the median for the similarly sized inflammation tests we track generally, putting it towards the pricier end for a 6-marker panel of this kind.

The score reflects a relatively deep panel at a premium price. It scores very well for clinical depth, placing in the 89th percentile of inflammation tests by marker count, and well for clarity, given the detailed description and full biomarker list. value for money is middling, since the price runs above the typical level for similarly sized inflammation tests, and it loses marks on collection convenience, needing a venous draw at a clinic with results in around eight days, and on results and follow-up, since it is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a broader look at inflammation than a single hs-CRP test, including the fatty acid markers and a physical grip strength reading, and you are comfortable with a premium price for the extra depth. If you have ongoing symptoms such as fatigue or unexplained illness, it is worth discussing them with your GP as well.

Because Bluecrest does not name a direct comparison group for this test, we cannot point to a specific cheaper peer offering the same combination of markers.

How it works

The test requires a venous blood draw and a grip strength measurement at a local Bluecrest venue, and can only be booked by phone. The sample is sent to Bluecrest's own laboratory, with results typically ready in three to eight days, and the report is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

Combines hs-CRP, ferritin and a fatty acid profile in one 6-marker test
Includes a grip strength measurement alongside the blood markers
Places in the 89th percentile for marker count among inflammation tests we track

Cons

Priced around 18% above the typical cost of similarly sized inflammation tests
Can only be booked by phone, not online
Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard
Needs an in-clinic visit for the blood draw and grip strength check, with results taking up to eight days

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Deep inflammation panel but pricier than typical

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Six markers linked to inflammation, hs-CRP, ferritin, grip strength and an omega fatty acid profile, are combined here for £159. There is no named comparison group for this test, but the price runs around 18% above the median for similarly sized inflammation tests generally. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
Clinical depth 9.9/10

6 biomarkers, placing it in the 89th percentile of inflammation tests we track.
Collection convenience 3.0/10

Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.
Results and follow-up 3.0/10

Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trust signals 9.5/10

Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.
Value for money 5.6/10

£159.00 against a median of £135.25 for the 9 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (+18%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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