Signs You Might Need an ESR Test

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Signs You Might Need an ESR Test

ESR Stat Plus

· ESR Test

The ESR Stat 6 and its predecessor, the ESR Stat Plus, are erythrocyte sedimentation rate testers made by HemaTechnologies. Among the most streamlined on the market, the ESR Stat Plus and ESR Stat 6 provide sedimentation test results in as little as five minutes and use a sample size as small as 25 microliters.

An ESR test measures the rate at which erythrocytes settle in your blood. Broadly speaking, the test indirectly measures the presence of inflammation in your body. In some disease states, erythrocytes settle faster as a result of the presence of certain components in the blood.

Whether you need an ESR test is a matter for your healthcare provider to decide. However, you should be aware of some common symptoms of conditions that call for an ESR test.

As a test that measures generalized inflammation, the ESR test is often used to diagnose conditions such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. If you have morning joint stiffness or pain that lasts longer than thirty minutes, as well as headaches associated with shoulder pain, an ESR test might be in order. Moreover, abnormal weight loss and digestive problems are other symptoms that might call for an ESR test.