Esr
This is an important test used to investigate inflammatory disorders, such as arthritis or IBS.
£59.00
£39.00
About Esr
What is an erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test used to check for inflammation in the body. When added to a test tube, erythrocytes (red blood cells) slowly settle at the bottom. A faster sedimentation rate occurs when inflammation is present in the body causing cells to clump. The ESR cannot be used alone to diagnose a condition but may help to confirm a diagnosis, such as arthritis or inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). It may also be used to investigate unexplained symptoms, such as fever, aching joints and weight loss.
Why take the test?
This test measures the sedimentation rate of red blood cells in a test tube and can be used to investigate inflammatory disorders, such as arthritis or IBS.
What's tested
Inflammation Marker
How it works
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Purchase your Kit
Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.
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Take your test and post
Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.
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Get results directly to your dashboard
You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.
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