When certain health conditions are present, a patient’s erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), can change. This test measures the rate at which red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle to the bottom of a test tube. Typically, ESR rises when inflammation is present, in conditions such as arthritis; it can also be elevated during pregnancy. Conversely, ESR falls with other conditions, including sickle cell anemia and congestive heart failure. Today, automated analyzers, such as the ESR Stat Plus from HemaTechnologies, give medical professionals fast access to accurate ESR results.
Often, physicians will order ESR testing to assess a patient’s unexplained symptoms—such as fevers or muscle symptoms, or to diagnose or manage certain chronic conditions, such as autoimmune disorders or tuberculosis. An abnormal ESR reading does not mean that a patient has a particular condition, but it might indicate that some follow-up testing is necessary. For emergency departments and hospitals, which have many patients, it can be beneficial to have a quick and accurate testing device, such as the ESR Stat Plus.
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