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

In Hyderabad, an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test is performed to diagnose any inflammatory activities in the body. It is a blood test which may help detect or monitor infections, autoimmune diseases and cancer. PharmEasy Labs in Hyderabad has a home sample collection feature, which makes testing easy and convenient for customers.

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is defined as the time taken by your red blood cells to settle down in a test tube. In normal conditions, the following are the ESR values:

• In males (below 50 years): 0-15 mm/hour
• In males (above 50 years): 0-29 mm/hour
• In females (below 50 years): 0-20 mm/hour
• In females (above 50 years): 0-30 mm/hour

If your ESR test values are in the above-mentioned range, then it is said to be a negative ESR. However, values higher than the normal range are considered to be positive ESR. It means that your red blood cells are settling faster than they are supposed to become of a possible infection or inflammation in your body.

During anaemia, pregnancy, or menstruation, the ESR values are slightly higher than normal. In such cases, the ESR values may not mean anything. Some medicines, such as aspirin or oral contraceptives, can also result in a higher value of ESR. Some vitamin supplements are also known to do the same.

The ESR test is not a confirmatory test for any disease. It may just indicate that there is a possibility of an infection or inflammation in your body. It doesn't locate the sight of Inflammation either.

Various factors can influence the price fluctuations of an ESR test. Nonetheless, the average cost of an ESR test at PharmEasy in Hyderabad is usually between INR 149 and INR 220. Explore the option of comparing ESR test prices in major Indian cities for more insights.

Inflammation is a natural defence mechanism of our immune system. It means that there is something wrong in your body that needs immediate attention. As stated earlier, ESR value goes up if there is an Inflammation or infection in your body and therefore, this test is necessary.

Your healthcare provider may prescribe you an ESR test if you show the following symptoms:

• Joints stiffness
• Severe headaches
• Malaise
• Fatigue
• High and unexplained fever
• Sudden weight loss
• Pain in the shoulder or neck
• Anemia

PharmEasy offers the best ESR test in Hyderabad with timely delivery of accurate reports. You can easily book this test by visiting the PharmEasy website or app.

No fasting is required if you opt for the ESR test. You can have normal meals before and after the test. Your healthcare provider will give you any further information regarding test preparation, if any.

During the ESR Test

After you have booked an ESR test with PharmEasy, an experienced phlebotomist will visit your home for sample collection. A vein finder is used to locate your vein comfortably and the area is sterilized. A sterile syringe is used to draw a small amount of blood and the blood sample is then transferred into a clean collection tube. The sample is then sent to the PharmEasy Labs where the ESR test is performed. The reports are available after two days depending on the PIN code of your area.

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