Hema Technologies is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of products and tests that can be used in healthcare facilities such as the ESR Stat 6 and its precursor, the ESR Stat Plus. The ESR Stat 6 and the earlier ESR Stat Plus are two products that can be used for erythrocyte sedimentation rate testing.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate testing is a way for doctors to analyze and detect how quickly the red blood cells settle in a test tube. This is an important test, as red blood cells typically do not settle very fast and a quick settling can be a sign that the body suffers from inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s reactions to infections and injury and can cause further health problems in individuals. With the help of the test, doctors can have an easier time diagnosing health problems related to inflammation.
Common causes of inflammation are chronic disease and immune disorders. After the test is performed, if the results reveal that the individual has a high sedimentation rate they can suffer from conditions such as bowel disease, cancer, heart, or kidney disease. Conditions like leukocytosis or sickle cell anemia can cause the sed rate test to show lower values.
