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What is a 6mm erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

It's normal. The standard range is 0-20 mm/hr.


What does a sedimentation rate of 45 mmhr mean?

The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimetres per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children. A sedimentation rate is raised when there is some sort of inflammation either as the result of infection or an autoimmune condition like Rheumatoid arthritis.


What is a test that measures the settling distance of red blood cells in normal saline over an hour is known as what?

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) also referred to as Sed Rate or Sedimentation Rate. It is a test used to determine how much inflammation is in the body, It cannot diagnose the specific condition causing the inflammation.Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) also referred to as Sed Rate or Sedimentation Rate. It is a test used to determine how much inflammation is in the body, It cannot diagnose the specific condition causing the inflammation.


What does high Western Sedimentation rate blood test mean?

You probably mean Westergren. High sedimentation rates mean that the red cells clump easily together. This is can be caused by an infection/inflammation


Can sinus infection cause high sed rate?

Yes, a sinus infection (sinusitis) can lead to a high sedimentation rate (sed rate), which is a marker of inflammation in the body. When the body is fighting an infection, such as sinusitis, inflammatory proteins are released into the bloodstream, causing the sed rate to increase. This elevated sed rate indicates an inflammatory response, although it is not specific to sinus infections and can be associated with various other conditions.


What does a chronically high sedimentation rate indicate?

A high sedimentation rate (ESR) indicates inflammation in the body somewhere. The sedimentation rate wil not indicate the cause of the inflammation. However a chronic sedimentation rat can indicate an Autoimmune problem like rheumatoid arthritis.


For male What treatment you have when erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 20?

It just means that the rate is slightly elevated, this indicates that you have some form of inflammation or infection. SED rate is a non specific test and is not able to tel what causes the problem just tat there is one. The normal sedimentation rate (Westergren method) for males is 0-15 millimeters per hour, and for females is 0-20 millimeters per hour. The sedimentation rate can be slightly more elevated in the elderly and is much lower for children


What effect does sickle cell anemia have on the sedimentation rate?

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What does sedimentation rate 1 mean?

sedimentation rates may vary from lab to lab with measurement methods, however normal sedimentation rates are considered to be up to 10 millimeters an hour in men and up to 20 an hour in women and the elderly. Sedimentation rates detect infection or inflammation. it can not determine the cause of the problem. and can give false positive readings in healthy people. If there are symptoms of for instance vasculitis or other autoimmune conditions further test may be initiated if the reading is high in order to come up with an effective treatment.


Fasting for Erythrocyte sedimentation rate test?

Fasting is not required for an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test, as it measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube over a specific amount of time. It is a non-specific test used to detect inflammation or an infection in the body. It is generally not affected by food intake.


Is a 9 in sed rate high?

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