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Also known as | ESR, Erythrocyte Sed.rate (Wintrobe) |
Department | HAEMATOLOGY |
Speciality Name | ESR, ERYTHROCYTE SED.RATE (WINTROBE) |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
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Sed rate tests might be useful when evaluating unexplained fever, some types of arthritis and symptoms that affect your muscles. A sed rate test can also help determine the severity of your inflammatory response and monitor the effect of treatment.
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