C-Reactive Protein - Understand the Test

Choose Topic At a GlanceWhat is being tested?Common QuestionsRelated Content Ask a Laboratory Scientist This article was last reviewed on 29 October 2018. This article waslast modified on 5 November 2020. At a Glance Why Get Tested? To identify the presence of inflammation, to determine its severity, and to monitor response to treatment. When To Get Tested? When your doctor suspects that you might be suffering from an inflammatory disorder (as with certain types of arthritis and autoimmune disorders or inflammatory bowel disease) or to check for the possibility of infection (especially after surgery) Sample Required? A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm Test Preparation Needed? None On average it takes 7 working days for the blood test results to come back from the hospital, depending on the exact tests requested. Some specialist test results may take longer, if samples have to be sent to a reference (specialist) laboratory. The X-ray & scan results may take longer. If you are...