Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a test that measures how fast red blood cells (erythrocytes) drop to the bottom of a collection tube.
Other names for Erythrocyte sedimentation rate include:
These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Erythrocyte sedimentation rate:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: A common blood test used to detect and monitor inflammation within the body. It involves measuring the rate of red blood cell sedimentation in a tube.
Disease or Condition count: 7; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Erythrocyte sedimentation rate' may be involved.
The following list of conditions have 'Erythrocyte sedimentation rate' or similar listed as a medical diagnostic test in our database:
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