Definition
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate -- a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube. A high ESR indicates inflammation in the body and is used to monitor conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
ESR
diagnosticESR, or erythrocyte sedimentation rate, is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube over an hour. A high ESR indicates inflammation somewhere in the body, though it does not show the cause. It is widely used alongside CRP to monitor conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and treatment response.
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