Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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In medicine, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also called sed rate or ESR, is "Measurement of rate of settling of erythrocytes in anticoagulated blood."[1][2] High values may be due to high fibrinogen (Coagulation factor I) levels in the serum.

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Sox HC, Liang MH (1986). "The erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Guidelines for rational use.". Ann Intern Med 104 (4): 515-23. PMID 3954279.
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