Laboratory test
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren): 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
ESR test · Westergren ESR · Sedimentation rate
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren)?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren) includes Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). The listed sample is Blood (EDTA). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren) measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | mm/hr | 4537-7 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is required. A small blood sample is drawn and left to settle for one hour to measure how fast the red cells settle.
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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