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ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR ) test helps to determine if you have a chronic inflammatory condition in the body such as arthritis.
Blood.
No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is a test that indirectly measures the degree of inflammation present in the body. The test actually measures the rate of fall (sedimentation) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in a sample of blood that has been placed into a tall, thin, vertical tube.
The ESR is not diagnostic; it is a non-specific test that may be elevated in a number of different conditions e.g infections, tumors or autoimmune diseases;
It provides general information about the presence or absence of an inflammatory condition.
