Understanding the Application of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein
When undergoing a physical examination at the hospital, doctors often order a blood test for us—erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). What exactly does this test check for? The full name of ESR is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, which refers to the rate at which red blood cells naturally settle in anticoagulated whole blood. ESR is a … Read more