About the ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR)
Track inflammatory/autoimmune diseases.
Sample Required
Blood (venous sample).
Fasting Requirement
No fasting required.
Why is this Test Done?
- Track inflammatory/autoimmune diseases.
- Adjunct in infection evaluation.
General Reference Range
- Adults: ~<20 mm/hr (varies by age/sex)
What Abnormal Results Mean
Elevated ESR suggests inflammation, infection, anemia; very non‑specific—interpret with CRP and clinical picture.





