title: The micro-erythrocyte sedimentation rate in black neonates and children. Part I. Its value in suspected neonatal infection.
abstract: The normal ranges for the micro-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in neonates have been established. The use of the micro-ESR technique as an aid to the diagnosis of neonatal infection has been assessed. This test is both simple and quick, needs a heel prick only and appears to have considerable value in predicting the presence of infection in neonates.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008832:Microchemistry