Blood Sedimentation (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR)
What is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate? The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (blood cell sedimentation rate) indicates how quickly the red blood cells in an unclottable blood sample sink. It is influenced by the number, shape and deformability of the red blood cells. When is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate determined? The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is used as … Blood Sedimentation (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR)