The CRP Slide Test (C-Reactive Protein Latex Agglutination Test) is a quick, qualitative/semi-quantitative lab test using anti-human CRP-coated latex beads mixed with patient serum on a slide to detect inflammation by showing visible clumping (agglutination) if CRP is present, indicating infection, chronic disease, or cardiovascular risk, but doesn’t pinpoint the cause. It involves mixing serum, latex reagent, and rocking the slide, with results read within minutes, differentiating from automated hsCRP tests