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85651 Rbc sed rate nonautomated

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: ESR, sedimentation rate, sed rate

Red blood cell sedimentation rate non-automated test measures the distance red blood cells fall in an upright tube over one hour under gravity, assessing inflammation levels.

Clinical Context

Used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation in infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, and tissue injury. Elevated in many acute and chronic conditions.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyRheumatology

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