Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Test in Kanpur

PharmEasy Labs can provide the most accurate ESR test results because it utilizes modern, high-end technology, and the technicians here have many years of experience. A highly skilled phlebotomist will collect your blood sample during a time chosen by you, and in a very short time, you will receive the reports verified by a doctor in your email inbox. You can also save quite a bit on your ESR test in Kanpur because PharmEasy offers large discounts on all diagnostic tests.

An ESR test will let your doctor decide whether you require other tests to diagnose the cause of the inflammation.

A high ESR test result indicates that you may have:

• Arteritis
• Arthritis
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Kidney disease
• Infection
• Rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune diseases
• Heart disease
• Certain cancers
• Systemic vasculitis
• Polymyalgia rheumatica

Whereas a low ESR test result shows that you may have health conditions such as:

• Blood disorders like polycythemia, sickle cell disease, leukocytosis
• Heart failure
• Certain kidney or liver problems

If ESR results are not normal, that doesn't always mean that there is a medical condition. Pregnancy, menstrual cycle, ageing, obesity, drinking alcohol regularly, and exercise all can affect an ESR result. So be sure to inform your doctor if you take any medicine or supplements.

If you are suffering from any or some illnesses, such as fever, headache, joint/ muscle pain or stiffness, loss of appetite, unexplained weight gain/ loss, or anaemia, your doctor may suggest an ESR test. Your doctor may recommend another ESR test after a few months to see if your inflammation has cleared up with the medication.

There is no need to fast for an ESR test but if your doctor prescribed other tests on the same blood sample then fasting may be needed before the test.

During the ESR Test

Once you have made an online booking for the ESR test using the PharmEasy app or website, a phlebotomist will be sent to your address. This is a simple blood test so a small amount of your blood will be drawn using fresh needles and syringes.