What Does An ESR Rate Of 22 Mm Suggest?

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

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Tue, 21 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : My ESR rate is 22 mm What does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This value is normal in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Hi .

I understand your concern.

ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate- sedimentation rate test will be reported in the distance in millimeters (mm) red blood cells have descended in one hour (hr). It is a common hematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation

This value is normal up to 22 in men and up to 29 in women.

This is a normal value in your case.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad