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

In Kolkata, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) tests are done in diagnostic centres or hospitals. However, PharmEasy Labs offers safe sample collection from home for the convenience of the customers. This test can diagnose if a person has any inflammatory disorders and help monitor their condition precisely.

PharmEasy Labs has a variety of diagnostic tests to detect a range of diseases and ensure the best possible health outcomes. The company offers affordable prices and accurate test results for everyone. With the help of the PharmEasy app, customers are notified about each step of the testing process. The reports are provided in a timely manner so that the treatment is not delayed.

A team of technicians with more than 25 years of experience in this field works with PharmEasy Labs in all major cities of India. PharmEasy Labs in Kolkata also provides test reports to customers after proper verification.

Due to several factors, the cost of an ESR test may vary. Nevertheless, the standard price for an ESR test at PharmEasy in Kolkata typically ranges from INR 149 to INR 220. Consider checking and comparing ESR test prices in major cities across India.

Your healthcare provider might recommend an ESR test if you're experiencing symptoms indicative of an inflammatory condition. These symptoms can encompass:

• Prolonged morning joint pain or stiffness
• Headaches, especially those accompanied by temple pain and changes in vision
• Unintentional weight loss
• Discomfort in the shoulders, neck, or pelvis
• Digestive issues like diarrhoea, fever, blood in stool, and unusual abdominal pain

Your specific symptoms would be determined by the underlying condition, but they could also include:

• Unexplained fever
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia

It's important to inform your doctor about any medications you're using, as they might recommend temporarily discontinuing certain medications before the test. Some medications, like steroids, etc, could potentially lead to falsely lower ESR results. However, it's crucial not to discontinue any prescribed medications unless specifically instructed by your doctor.

During the ESR Test

Once you've made a booking for an ESR test through PharmEasy, a proficient phlebotomist will be dispatched to your residence to collect your sample. They will employ a vein finder for the convenient location of your vein and ensure that the area is properly sterilized.

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