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ESR
Alternate Names : Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Sed Rate, Sedimentation Rate
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Elevated values occur with:
Markedly elevated values occur with:
Lower-than-normal levels occur with:
Additional conditions that may affect test results:
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Definition Why is the Test Performed? How is the Test Performed? How to Prepare for the Test? How will the Test Feel? Normal Values What do Abnormal Results Mean? Special Considerations Risks
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Review Date : 8/4/2003
Reviewed By : Lisa Christopher, M.D., Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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