What is ESR in Blood Test?
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Introduction ESR stands for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. Commonly known as the “sed rate�, it is a test that helps check for the presence of a disease, infection or condition in the body that may be causing inflammation. An ESR test can study inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid, systemic lupus erythematosus and arthritis. The test may also be ordered in cause a person is suffering from high fever, some kind of muscle problems or arthritis.
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The Actual Test ESR test is a normal blood test wherein a sample of blood is drawn from one the veins using a sterilized needle. The blood is collected in a sample test tube which is then sent to laboratory for testing. The procedure is simple and gets over in a matter of minutes.
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Risks Involved •
excessive bleeding from the point of vein rupture
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hematoma, or bruising
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fainting
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lightheadedness
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inflammation of the vein
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Infection
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Normal Range of ESR Blood Test Typically, an ESR test results are measured in millimetres per hour (mm/hr). Normal range of ESR Blood Test is as follows:•
Men below the age of 50 must have an ESR rate under 15 mm/hr.
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Women below the age of 50 must have an ESR rate under 20 mm/hr.
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Men above the age of 50 must have an ESR under 20 mm/hr.
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Women above the age of 50 must have an ESR under 30 mm/hr.
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Newborns must have an ESR under 2 mm/hr.
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Children who are yet to achieve puberty must have an ESR between 2 to 13 mm/hr.
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Higher ESR test result There are a plethora of reasons that can cause high ESR rate in the body. Some common conditions include:• A disease in the kidneys, • Anemia • Lymphoma • Temporal Arteritis • Old age factor • Pregnancy • Multiple myeloma • Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia • A particular type of arthritis • Thyroid disease
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Lower ESR Test Results •
Sickle cell anemia
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Congestive heart failure
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Hyperviscosity
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Leukocytosis
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Hypofibrinogenemia
(low
fibrinogen
level) •
Polycythemia
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Low plasma protein (liver or kidney disease)
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Conclusion Some typical causes of abnormal ESR Test results are more severe than others and may be a matter of concern. The best is to talk to the physician and draw conclusion on how to bring the ESR rate back to normal.
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