apollo

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Also Known as ESR, Westergren Sedimentation Rate, SED Rate, Sedimentation Rate

No preparation required

MRP32025% off
240
circle logo₹12 cashback
dr image
RECOMMENDED BY:Dr. Shakti

General Physician/Internal Medicine

testsTest(s) Included (1)

  • ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR)

    1 test included

    expand

About

blood sample
Sample

BLOOD

Gender
Gender

Both

users
Age group

7 years & above

An Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate or ESR measures the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) settle down at the bottom of a test tube. Usually, the sedimentation rate of RBCs is normal, but it increases during an abnormal immune response. Deviation from ESR normal range indicates inflammation, injury, infection, immune disorder, or other chronic diseases.

The top ESR tests are available in Jubilee Hills, Kukatpally, Madhapur, AS Rao Nagar, kondapur.

An ESR blood test is also a part of a complete blood count test available at Apollo 24|7. However, a doctor can order this test separately if you have a history of fever, an inflammatory disease or an immune-related disorder. 

You can find out the ESR test price at Apollo 24|7 and get quick reports. A CBC ESR test report will help reveal how quickly the RBCs in your blood are settling down and determine the levels of inflammation in your body. High levels of ESR in blood report indicates high levels of inflammation in the body.

Here are some reasons for taking an ESR blood test as per your physician’s suggestion.

  • Frequent headaches and fever
  • Weight loss or loss of Appetite
  • Constant stiffness, pain or swelling in  a joint that might be due to an inflammatory disorder
  • Symptoms of anaemia like body pain, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, or weakness
     

Medically reviewed by Dr Shakti, General Physician/Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

packageTop Tests and Packages with Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

faqFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If my Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate blood test results fall outside the normal range, what are the next steps? Should I consult a specialist or make specific lifestyle changes?

If your ESR test report indicates a high sedimentation rate, it might suggest an ongoing inflammatory process within your body. It is important to consult your doctor as soon as you receive these results. They will guide you on the appropriate next steps, which may include visiting a specialist for further examination or possibly making certain lifestyle modifications such as adopting a balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Regular exercise also plays a crucial role in supporting overall well-being.

Are there any alternative or complementary tests to consider alongside an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate test for a more comprehensive assessment?

Yes, often doctors may recommend complementary tests along with the sedimentation rate test to ensure a thorough evaluation of your health condition. These could include C-reactive protein (CRP), full blood count (FBC), or rheumatoid factor tests.

Are there any emerging technologies or advancements in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate testing that I should be aware of?

Presently, automated ESR analysers are being used which offer faster and more precise readings. These advanced machines provide results in less than 30 minutes, enhancing the efficiency of ESR testing significantly.

Can I drink water before the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate test?

Yes, staying well-hydrated is essential prior to an ESR test and drinking water does not affect the results of this exam. However, you should avoid eating before the test as it might affect the accuracy of the results.

How accurate is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate for the diagnosis of inflammation?

The ESR test is considered reliable in indicating inflammation within the body. However, since it's not specifically diagnostic, physicians often use it in conjunction with other tests for a comprehensive evaluation. It's important to understand that a higher ESR does not always indicate a disease condition; it could also be due to ageing or pregnancy. Therefore, interpretation of ESR results should be based on the individual's overall health condition and symptoms. It is always essential to discuss your test results and any concerns with your doctor who can give personalised advice based on your health history and current conditions.

What are the symptoms of high ESR?

High ESR is an indicator of underlying conditions that may present with various symptoms. Common symptoms associated with high ESR include fever, unexplained weight loss, joint stiffness or pain, muscle aches, fatigue, weakness, headaches, swelling, redness, persistent cough, and skin rashes. These symptoms suggest inflammation, infection, or other health issues that require further medical investigation to identify and treat the root cause effectively. High ESR indicates the need for a comprehensive health evaluation.

Can infections raise ESR levels?

Yes, infections can raise ESR levels. When the body is fighting an infection, inflammation increases, causing red blood cells to settle faster, resulting in a higher ESR. For example, bacterial infections like tuberculosis or pneumonia can significantly elevate ESR. Viral infections such as hepatitis and fungal infections like histoplasmosis can also increase ESR. Elevated ESR indicates inflammation and helps in diagnosing and monitoring the severity and progression of these infections.

What are the risk factors for high ESR levels?

Several factors can influence or raise ESR levels. Chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease can elevate ESR due to persistent inflammation. Infections, both bacterial and viral, as well as fungal infections, can also raise ESR. Autoimmune disorders, certain cancers, chronic kidney disease, pregnancy, and anaemia are additional risk factors. Age and gender also play a role, with older age and female gender associated with higher ESR levels. Understanding these factors helps in interpreting ESR results accurately.

Most Popular tests & packages

Complete Blood Count (CBC) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Glucose, Fasting in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Dengue NS1 Antigen - Elisa in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Complete Urine Examination in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Glucose, Post Prandial (PP), 2 Hours (Post Meal) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Lipid Profile in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Liver Function Test (LFT) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | C - Reactive Protein CRP (Quantitative) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Creatinine, Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Platelet Count in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Culture And Sensitivity Urine in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Peripheral Smear For Malarial Parasite (MP) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Renal Profile/Renal Function Test (RFT/KFT) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Widal Test ( Slide Method ) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Glucose, Random in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Dengue Profile - Elisa in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Uric Acid - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Total Beta - HCG (TB-HCG) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Hemoglobin in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Hemogram in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Electrolytes - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Vitamin B12 in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Potassium - Serum / Plasma in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Thyroid Profile - Free (FT3, FT4, TSH) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Urea And Creatinine in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Sodium - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Vitamin D - 25 Hydroxy (D2+D3) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Blood Group ABO And RH Factor in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Dengue Fever NS1 Antigen, Rapid in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Hiv Rapid in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) near you

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Beeramguda | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Begumpet | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kondapur Junction | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kondapur | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kukatpally Housing Board Colony | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kukatpally Metro Parking | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Lingampally | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Madhapur | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Manikonda | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Miyapur | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in My Home Jewel Road | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Nizampet | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Sri Lakshmi Residency | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Malkajgiri | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Gachibowli | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Gopanapalli | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Jagadgiri Gutta | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kanaka Durga Temple | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Masjid Banda | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Mayuri Nagar Welfare Association | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Palm Breeze Rd | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Pragathi Enclave | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Rtc Colony | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kothaguda X Road | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Rethibowli | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Banjara Hills | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Borabanda | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Kukatpally | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Hitech City | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Bhaskar Nagar | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Manikonda | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Balanagar Township | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Hmt Township | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Nizampet | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Administrative Buildings | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Amberpet | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Attapur | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Central Secretariat | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Dattatreya Colony | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Falaknuma | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Hasannagar | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in I.e.nacharam | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Jubilee Hills | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Malakpet Colony | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Raj Bhawan | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Sitaphalmandi | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Cuc | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Manuu | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) in Bowenpally

Popular tests in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Urea And Creatinine in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Sodium - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Electrolytes - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Blood Group ABO And RH Factor in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Thyroid Profile - Free (FT3, FT4, TSH) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Hiv Rapid in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Hemogram in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Ferritin in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D (D2+D3) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | SGPT/ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Widal Test ( Slide Method ) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Calcium - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | HBsAg Screening - Rapid in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Testosterone (TOTAL) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Cholesterol - Serum in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Peripheral Smear For Malarial Parasite (MP) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Basic Hormone Check in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Dengue NS1 Antigen - Elisa in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Prolactin in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | VDRL (RPR) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Popular packages in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Apollo Womens Health - Essential in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Vitamin Check - Advance in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Womens Health - Basic in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Thyroid Assessment - Essential in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo PCOD Basic in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Kidney Check - Basic in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Fever Panel - Essential in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Essential Panel (Heart, Liver, Kidney and Sugar) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Vitamin Check - Essential in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Vitamin Check in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Full Body Check - Advance I in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Hairfall Check Advance Male in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Kidney Check - Advance in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Hairfall Check Advance Female in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Senior Citizens Care Female - Advance in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Diabetes Panel - Advance Male in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo PCOD Comprehensive in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Apollo Womens Health - Advance in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Free And Total Thyroid Profile (T3,T4, FT3, FT4,TSH) in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad | Holistic Health Check for Women in Palm Breeze Rd, Hyderabad

Why should Apollo be your preferred healthcare partner?

  • 40 Years of legacy and credibility in the healthcare industry.
  • NABL certified multi-channel digital healthcare platform.
  • Affordable diagnostic solutions with timely and accurate test results.
  • Up to 60% discount on Doorstep Diagnostic Tests, Home Sample Collection.
  • An inventory of over 100+ laboratories, spread across the country, operating out of 120+ cities with 1200+ collection centers, serving over 1800+ pin codes.

The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results