ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
A general marker of inflammation somewhere in the body.
Also known as: ESR, sed rate, inflammation marker
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
ESR measures how quickly red cells settle in a tube. Inflammation makes them settle faster. It does not say where the problem is, but a persistently raised ESR points towards chronic infection, autoimmune disease or, occasionally, malignancy, and it is often used alongside CRP to follow how a known condition is responding.
What it measures
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
- Bones & joints
- General health
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