Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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Description
ESR ( Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a diagnostic indicator, due to which reveals a relationship between protein components of blood plasma, as well as the number and volume of erythrocytes during various pathological processes is revealed. It is determined by the ability of erythrocytes to form columnar aggregates. The level of aggregation of erythrocytes depends on the charge of their membrane and the composition of plasma proteins, and increases with an increase in the concentration of acute phase proteins (markers of inflammatory processes).
Testing Method
Westergren
What Type of Biological Sample Can Be Used for Testing?
Venous blood (K3EDTA)
How to Prepare for the Test
• exclude fatty food 24 hours before the test
• exclude alcohol from diet 24 hours before the test
Implementation Timeline
If the test is held before 14:00., you can get the result at 17:30, on the given day. After 14:00, via e-mail until 00:00 of the same day. In the case of a microscopic count, the result will be provided within the next day
*Sample acceptance deadlines and availability of results may vary by branch.
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