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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Test Code
ESR


CPT Codes
85652

Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA Whole Blood


Methodology
Automated

Clinical Significance
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a non-specific blood test that detects inflammation by measuring how quickly red blood cells settle, with faster rates indicating higher, often chronic, inflammatory activity. It is clinically significant for


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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