Diagnostic test
ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR)
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What does ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) measure?
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube of blood over a set time. A higher or lower rate can reflect changes associated with inflammation or other medical conditions. It may be used to help assess inflammatory activity, monitor certain conditions over time, or support evaluation alongside other clinical findings and tests.
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