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

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PharmEasy Labs also has provisions for home sample collection because it's difficult for someone who is ill to have to travel to a hospital or a lab and wait for ages just to get tested. PharmEasy Labs also offers attractive discounts on the ESR test and all the other tests.

In the lab, blood samples for the ESR test are placed in a long test tube to monitor the rate at which red blood cells settle down. RBCs are generally separated from each other and float in the plasma. But when inflammation occurs (due to bacterial, fungal or viral infection) they come together forming clots and descend.

The higher the rate of sedimentation, the higher the ESR reading. ESR numbers indicate the severity of inflammation. ESR reading is a nonspecific measure of inflammation. The ESR test cannot provide information about where the inflammation has occurred or the cause of the inflammation. The ESR test alone cannot determine a specific condition behind the inflammation as many factors can affect the result. Additional tests are suggested to help diagnose the underlying disease.

Some inflammation-related conditions are:

• Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis
• Cardiovascular diseases, like high blood pressure and heart disease
• Gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Lung diseases like COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma

The doctor may recommend an ESR test if an individual experiences symptoms of acute or chronic inflammation, for example:

• Tenderness, swelling, flushed skin, and a hot feelings at the site of the wound
• Body discomfort
• Abdominal or chest pain
• Joint stiffness
• Tendonitis and muscle pain
• Sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight gain or loss

If your ESR is high your doctor may need your medical history, physical examination, and other tests to find out the root of your discomfort.

ESR tests also can help doctors see how well treatment for inflammation or infection is working.

The ESR test does not require fasting. Let the doctor know before the test if you are currently undergoing any treatment or prescription.

During the ESR Test

For the test, a phlebotomist will collect a small sample of your blood from the vein in your arm which will be located with the help of a vein finder. The collection will happen in your home with a freshly unsealed needle and syringe. The blood sample will be transported in an ice box to prevent degradation.