Description
SRL- Dr Avinash Phadke’s Lab | Thyrocare | Suburban Diagnostics
What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a type of blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample. Normally, red blood cells settle relatively slowly. A faster-than-normal rate may indicate inflammation in the body. Inflammation is part of your immune response system. It can be a reaction to an infection or injury. Inflammation may also be a sign of a chronic disease, an immune disorder, or other medical condition.
Other names: ESR, SED rate sedimentation rate; Westergren sedimentation rate
Test Information
- EDTA, 2ml
- TAT Time- 24hrs
- Test Code- ESR
