Sep

18

2021

What is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

By William Aird

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What is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the distance red cells fall by gravity in a vertical tube of anticoagulated whole blood. Learn more here.

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