CRP Qualitative Test in Kathmandu

About this test

C-reactive protein is a substance the liver pours into the bloodstream within hours of any inflammation, tissue injury, or infection, and this qualitative version simply answers the first practical question a doctor has: is the level raised above normal, yes or no? Using a latex agglutination method, the test reports a positive or negative result (and often a rough titre) rather than an exact number, which makes it a fast, inexpensive bedside screen rather than a precise measurement. Your doctor will typically order it when you have an unexplained fever, when a bacterial infection such as pneumonia, a urinary infection, or appendicitis is suspected, or to gauge how active a known inflammatory condition like rheumatoid arthritis is. A positive result tells your doctor that genuine inflammation is present and tends to point towards a bacterial rather than a viral cause, since bacterial infections usually drive CRP much higher; it also rises in the days after surgery or injury. A negative result is reassuring against significant acute inflammation but does not rule out every mild or very early illness. Because CRP is non-specific — it shows that something is inflamed but not where or why — it is always interpreted alongside your symptoms, your white-cell count on a CBC, and the clinical picture. In Kathmandu it is a workhorse during monsoon fever clinics, helping separate likely bacterial illness from common viral fevers and guiding whether antibiotics are warranted. Where a doctor needs to monitor treatment response closely, a quantitative CRP is preferred, but the qualitative test remains an excellent quick first step.

Sample type

Blood (serum)

Preparation

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally. If you are already taking antibiotics or steroids, please mention this, as they can lower the result.

Turnaround time

Reports for CRP Qualitative are typically ready within: Same Day. Reports can be collected at the clinic during opening hours or shared via WhatsApp once they are ready.

Also known as

Other immunology tests we run

These are routinely ordered alongside CRP Qualitative or as part of the same diagnostic workup.

How to book

WhatsApp is the fastest way — message us with the test name and your preferred time, and we'll confirm a slot the same day. You can also walk into the clinic at Rumba Chowk, Sanobharang any day between 7AM and 8PM, or fill in our online booking form.