{"product_id":"esr-erythrocyte-sedimentation-rate-edta-blood","title":"ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), EDTA Blood","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ezfls\" data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eESR, EDTA Blood – E0005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wcyos3\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube over a specified period. It is a simple, non-specific blood test used to detect inflammation in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eThis test helps identify underlying conditions associated with acute or chronic inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mvoiss\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eWhy This Test is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eESR is widely used as a screening and monitoring tool for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. While it does not diagnose a specific disease, it provides valuable insight into ongoing inflammatory processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eThis test is commonly recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j6sgwg\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eDetect inflammation in the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wzyg4f\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eMonitor autoimmune disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qu21jv\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eEvaluate infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ku4tej\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eTrack response to treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tg3ae8\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eSupport diagnosis of chronic diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ju24ml\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eWhen is the Test Recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eYour doctor may advise an ESR test if you experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aetmen\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003ePersistent fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"judptc\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eJoint pain or stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iyoifs\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eUnexplained fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"779khr\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eMuscle pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x3fss0\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eSymptoms of chronic inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eIt is often used in conditions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52eb6q\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eRheumatoid arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14kw6w7\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eLupus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"58b19c\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eTuberculosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y38137\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eTemporal arteritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"192hh1m\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eInflammatory bowel disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xk2whk\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eSample Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tueg67\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDTA Whole Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fi5fy2\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eCollection Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood sample drawn from a vein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lrzb1y\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003ePreparation Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36c14w\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eNo fasting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30nx8a\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eNo special preparation needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15xjfy2\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eInform your doctor about any medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ulmk3l\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j78i2u\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eMen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 – 15 mm\/hr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"voix7i\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eWomen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 – 20 mm\/hr\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e(Values may vary depending on age and laboratory standards)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qexy9t\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eUnderstanding the Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eHigh ESR may indicate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v0dtls\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eInfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"463dkf\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eAutoimmune diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sh58ln\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eChronic inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3i3nmt\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eCertain cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gwu112\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eTissue injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eLow ESR may indicate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ef46c\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003ePolycythemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e0t6e2\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eSickle cell anemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmx8sn\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eCertain blood disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uyzwie\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eESR is an important marker for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jaugpr\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eDetecting inflammatory activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"intp0d\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eMonitoring disease progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e67pdg\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eEvaluating treatment effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eIt is often used alongside other tests for accurate diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cbe9fx\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vr3hmq\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eResults are typically available within \u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hu6ons\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e1. Is ESR a diagnostic test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eNo, ESR is a non-specific test and is used along with other investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e2. Is fasting required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eNo fasting is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e3. Can ESR detect infections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eYes, it can indicate the presence of inflammation due to infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e4. Is the test painful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eOnly mild discomfort during blood collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e5. Can ESR levels fluctuate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eYes, levels can change based on health conditions and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007260061831,"sku":null,"price":91.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/ba40ab49-145e-4f33-962a-4bd0c83c91a6.png?v=1778056410","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/esr-erythrocyte-sedimentation-rate-edta-blood","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}