Bluecrest Wellness Inflammation & autoimmunity

Inflammatory Profile

Checks hs-CRP, ferritin and grip strength together, markers used to assess chronic low-grade inflammation and its links to fatigue and long-term health risk.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin
  • Grip strength

Test specifications

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

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Grip strength

About this test

The Inflammatory Profile combines three markers: hs-CRP, a sensitive marker of chronic low-grade inflammation; ferritin, which reflects iron storage and can also rise with inflammation; and grip strength, measured with a handheld device and used by Bluecrest as a practical marker of longevity and frailty risk. Together, these are used to build a picture of your inflammatory status rather than diagnosing any single condition.

With three biomarkers, this places in the 77th percentile for clinical depth among the inflammation and autoimmunity tests we track. At £75, it also comes in about 20% below the £94.13 median for the 34 similarly sized inflammation tests in our data, making it one of the better-value options in that category.

The listing is clear, publishing a detailed description, the full marker list, sample type and turnaround. One practical catch: Bluecrest notes this test can only be booked by phone rather than through its normal online booking flow. As with most of Bluecrest's individual tests, results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want a broader read on inflammation than a single hs-CRP test alone, including a physical marker like grip strength alongside blood results, and you don't mind booking by phone rather than online. It's a reasonable option if your main concern is unexplained fatigue, frailty or general inflammation risk rather than a specific diagnosed condition. If you have symptoms suggesting an infection or autoimmune condition, see your GP rather than relying on this test alone.

How it works

This is a blood test collected by venous draw at a local Bluecrest venue, alongside a grip strength measurement taken with a handheld device; Bluecrest notes this test can only be booked by phone. Once your sample is processed, results are typically returned in around 3 to 8 days. There is no doctor review included as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines hs-CRP, ferritin and grip strength, a wider read on inflammation than a single blood marker.
  • Priced about 20% below the £94.13 median for the inflammation tests we track.
  • Listing publishes a detailed description, full marker list, sample type and turnaround.

Cons

  • Can only be booked by phone, not through Bluecrest's standard online booking.
  • No doctor review is included as standard.
  • Grip strength is an unusual addition and may not suit everyone looking for a purely blood-based panel.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Inflammation panel priced below the category average
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

For £75, this test combines hs-CRP, ferritin and a grip strength measurement, an unusual mix that Bluecrest links to inflammation and longevity. It's priced 20% below the £94.13 median for the inflammation tests we track, though it can only be booked by phone rather than online, and there is no doctor review 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 9.1/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 77th 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 7.5/10

    £75.00 against a median of £94.13 for the 34 similarly sized inflammation tests we track (-20%).

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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