Description
Also known as:
Westergren Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESR test is for people suffering from:
A condition causing inflammation
Signs & symptoms associated with temporal arteritis rheumatic, or rheumatoid arthritis
Main purpose of the ESR test:
To detect the presence of inflammation caused by one or more conditions like infections, tumours or autoimmune diseases
Sample Required:
Blood sample (EDTA Whole blood )
Test Preparation Required:
None
Reporting schedule:
Within 8 Hours
