Sedimentation Rate (ESR) LabCorp

The Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test helps detect inflammation in your body, which can be the underlying cause of symptoms like pain, fever, and fatigue. Defy Medical's ESR test can help your doctor understand if inflammation is contributing to your symptoms, potentially leading to a diagnosis and treatment plan. This test is a useful starting point for investigating the causes of your listed symptoms.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Anemia: While ESR doesn't directly diagnose anemia, it can indicate inflammation associated with certain types of anemia.
• Fatigue: Elevated ESR can suggest underlying inflammation or infection, which are common causes of fatigue.
• Fever: Fever often accompanies inflammation or infection, and an elevated ESR can support this finding.
• Inflammation: The ESR test directly measures how quickly red blood cells settle, indicating the presence and severity of inflammation in the body.
• Pain: Inflammation is a common cause of pain, and the ESR test can help identify if inflammation is contributing to your discomfort.
• Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss can sometimes be linked to chronic inflammation or underlying conditions that the ESR test may help investigate.