ESR.
The ESR is a long-established, simple, and reliable test. Results must be interpreted in the context of its known limitations. It is a preliminary sorting test in which an abnormal result may prompt further consideration and investigation. Normal results do not exclude serious physical disorders. During treatment it may provide some objective assessment of improvement or deterioration.
D000368:Aged; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D012016:Reference Values