Overview
ESR is an acute phase reactant which indicates the presence and intensity of an inflammatory process. 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. A high value of ESR can be seen in the following conditions: infection, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, vascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease, kidney disease, certain cancers, and other chronic inflammatory conditions.
What is Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate(esr) ?
ESR is an acute phase reactant which indicates the presence and intensity of an inflammatory process. 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. A high value of ESR can be seen in the following conditions: Infection, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Fever, Vascular Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease,
Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, certain Cancers, and other chronic inflammatory conditions.
What is the Cost of Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate(esr)
The Price of an ESR Test is Rs. 130. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with ESR Test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate(esr) ?
An ESR Test can be advised by your doctor for following reasons:
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Diagnosis: An ESR test by itself cannot diagnose illnesses because it might be abnormal for a variety of health issues. An ESR test, however, may assist in the detection of infections, Autoimmune illnesses, Blood abnormalities, Kidney disease, and many other health problems.
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Monitoring: Periodically, an ESR test may be performed to monitor changes in inflammatory health conditions throughout time. It can also be used to evaluate how well a patient is responding to particular types of Therapies.
When is the Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate(esr) Recommended ?
This test of recommended if you have or suspected to have following symptoms or conditions:
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Headaches
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Unexplained fever
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Weight loss
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Joint stiffness
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Neck or shoulder pain
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Loss of appetite
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Anemia
Preparation for Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate(esr)
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the ESR Test.
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Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to an ESR Test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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