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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is the rate at which red blood cells in anticoagulated whole blood descend in a standardized tube over a period of one hour. It is a common hematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation .
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is the rate at which RBCs sink to the bottom (when placed in a vertical column after adding an anticoagulant). Normal values of ESR are: • 3 to 5 mm per hour in males. • 4 to 7 mm per hour in females.
The reticulocyte production index (RPI) or corrected reticulocyte count (CRC) represents the true significance of the absolute reticulocyte count to provide some reflection of erythropoietic demand and supply.
The flat surface of the discoid RBCs gives them a large surface area to make contact with and stick to each other; thus forming a rouleau. They occur when the plasma protein concentration is high, and, because of them, the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is also increased. This is a nonspecific indicator of the presence of disease.
Sedimentation rate may refer to: Sedimentation rate of particles in a liquid, described by Stokes' law; Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a medical test for inflammation; Rate of sedimentation (geology), thickness of sediment accumulated per unit time
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RDW in adults [9] Severity [9] Most notable causes [9] 14.5% - 18% Mild anisocytosis Infection, vigorous exercise or certain drugs. Iron deficiency anemia in the presence of anemia and microcytosis. 18% - 26% Moderate anisocytosis Severe iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia. > 26% Severe anisocytosis Sideroblastic anemia