Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Test in Chennai - Price & Details

In Chennai, you can avail yourself of high-quality and safe Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) tests to diagnose inflammatory diseases. It is a general blood test which can also help doctors monitor a patient’s health condition. PharmEasy Labs in Chennai has a home sample collection facility, and customers get quick test results so that they can seek medical attention and treatment at the earliest.

PharmEasy Labs have state-of-the-art facilities, all customers receive accurate test reports and a range of diagnostic tests are offered by the company. PharmEasy also offers discounts on tests, and customers are informed about every step of the testing process via the PharmEasy app.

With an experienced team, PharmEasy Labs is present in Chennai and many other cities in India. The test reports are delivered to customers after proper verification from registered medical practitioners.

The usual price for an ESR test at PharmEasy in Chennai is approximately INR 199. Variations in cost can occur due to differences in laboratory services and location. For a broader perspective, you can check ESR test pricing across multiple major cities in India.

A particular kind of test is always conducted based on certain symptoms. The ESR test is no exception either. Therefore, it will become necessary for you to go for an ESR test if you're facing any of the following symptoms:

• High and unexplained fever
• Severe headaches
• Stiffness in joints
• Loss of weight
• Neck or shoulder pain
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia

Any of these symptoms will make it necessary for you to enter the website of PharmEasy and book the test right away.

Generally, no fasting is required before going for the test. But if you need to conduct other tests on your blood sample, fasting might be needed. You should contact the experienced phlebotomist beforehand to know what's the need of the hour. Your provider will let you know if there are any special instructions to follow.

During the ESR Test

An experienced phlebotomist will take your blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. The vein is located using a vein finder. A small amount of blood will be collected in a clean collection tube. Everything is done hygienically so that there's no issue with the results later on.

ESR test means the rate of red blood cells settling down in blood plasma. The results of ESR are measured in millimetres of red blood cell sediment in one hour.

The ESR normal range is as given below:

The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

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An ESR range above or below normal limits does not diagnose disease conditions. It simply detects a potential inflammation in the body. An abnormal ESR result gives an alert to the need for further investigation. The result of ESR may be a false positive with physiological variations.

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Risks / Possible Complications

An ESR test is frequently prescribed by doctors and has minimal risk of complications. Do speak with a doctor if you notice:

• Prolonged bleeding from the puncture site
• Swelling and pain at the collection site

Limitations

• Interference with test outcomes caused inadvertently by equipment or human mistakes
• Misinterpretation of the indicators