Also known as: ESR test, Westergren ESR, Sedimentation rate
Inflammation evaluation support; prolonged fever workups; autoimmune/inflammatory condition monitoring; trend tracking along with CRP/CBC under clinician guidance
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Inflammation evaluation support; prolonged fever workups; autoimmune/inflammatory condition monitoring; trend tracking along with CRP/CBC under clinician guidance
KEY MARKERS MEASURED
Persistent fatigue
Unexplained tiredness that doesn't improve with rest
Frequent infections
Recurring fevers, sore throats, or slow wound healing
Pre-surgery evaluation
Routine screening before any surgical procedure
Annual health checkup
Part of routine preventive screening for adults
Book blood draw (home or lab)
No fasting required
Stay normally hydrated
Inform clinician about recent infections, anemia, pregnancy, or ongoing treatment
Collect EDTA blood sample via trained phlebotomist
Avoid intense exercise immediately before sample if feasible
Review with clinician; consider CRP/CBC if advised
Absolute Eosinophils Count (Aec)
Blood (EDTA Whole Blood) · Same Day
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (Aptt)
Blood (Plasma) · Same Day
Bleeding Time & Clotting Time
Procedure-based (Capillary blood) · Same day / 24 hours
Blood Group & Rh Factor
EDTA Whole Blood · Same day / 24 hours
Cd4 Absolute Count
EDTA Whole Blood · Same day / 24 hours
Cd4 Count
EDTA Whole Blood · Same day / 24 hours
Cd8 Count
EDTA Whole Blood · Same day / 24 hours
Coagulation Profile
Citrate Plasma · Same day / 24 hours
Book blood draw (home or lab)|No fasting required|Stay normally hydrated|Inform clinician about recent infections, anemia, pregnancy, or ongoing treatment|Collect EDTA blood sample via trained phlebotomist|Avoid intense exercise immediately before sample if feasible|Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>|Review with clinician; consider CRP/CBC if advised
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (Westergren) is available at Rs 120 on PingMeDoc with home sample collection in Chennai. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.
The information provided on this page is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Lab test results should always be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in the context of your overall health. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment based on test results without consulting your doctor. Reference ranges may vary between laboratories and are subject to change. If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.
