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

In Pune, numerous diagnostic centres and hospitals conduct the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test. A normal blood test is performed, which helps with the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory problems. PharmEasy Labs, located in Pune City, offers the benefit of home sample collection for customers.

There are numerous diagnostic tests offered by PharmEasy Labs. The fully automated and barcoded labs ensure timely test results with 100% accuracy. A team of experts with 25+ years of experience in this field look after each step of the entire testing process, and the PharmEasy app is used to inform the customers about it.

PharmEasy Labs are present in all major cities of India, including Pune. The labs make testing easier for customers without having to leave their homes. PharmEasy Labs in Pune provides test reports verified by registered medical practitioners.

The pricing of an ESR test can fluctuate due to various factors. Nonetheless, the standard cost for an ESR test at PharmEasy in Pune typically falls between INR 149 and INR 220. For additional details, consider comparing ESR test prices across major cities in India.

The following symptoms will make it necessary to take an ESR test:

• Headaches, particularly those associated with pain in the temples and vision changes
• Unexplained fever
• Weight loss, especially unintentional
• Joint stiffness or pain that lasts more than 30 minutes in the morning
• Neck, shoulder, or pelvis pain
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia
• Digestive symptoms like diarrhoea, blood in your stool, fever, and unusual abdominal pain

You don't have to fast before doing this test. But if your provider ordered other tests on your blood sample, you may need to fast for a couple of hours before the test.

During the ESR Test

The experienced phlebotomist will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. The small amount of blood will be put into a collection tube. The phlebotomist will do all the activities keeping high standards of hygiene in mind. It should be noted that the vein will be located using a vein finder.

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