Understanding the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and its Role in Medical Diagnosis
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), often referred to simply as the Sedimentation Rate or SED rate, is a key test in hematology that measures the rate at which erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a vertical test tube over a set period. While this test is not specific to any one disease,…