Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) : Principle, Methods ...
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common hematological test for nonspecific detection of inflammation that may be caused by infection, some cancers and certain autoimmune diseases. It can be defined as the rate at which Red Blood Cells (RBCs) sediment in a period of one hour. Principle of ESR. When anticoagulated blood is allowed to stand in a narrow …