What to Expect: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate measurement
By Dr. Carmen Edwards, MD · · Hematology
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Hematology service line explains erythrocyte sedimentation rate measurement in plain language.
About this topic
Topic: erythrocyte sedimentation rate measurement. A measurement of the speed at which red blood cells in anticoagulated whole blood descend in a standardized tube in one hour. Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a nonspecific sign of inflammation.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.