{"product_id":"bezinkingsnelheid-test-bse","title":"Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sedimentation rate, or ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) fall to the bottom of a test tube within one hour. It is a general indicator of inflammation and infection in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you get ESR tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn ESR test is recommended if you experience symptoms of inflammation or if there is suspicion of a specific condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or polymyalgia rheumatica. It assists in monitoring the inflammatory status and the effectiveness of treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elevated ESR value generally indicates the presence of inflammation in the body. It may assist in the assessment of inflammatory diseases, infections, and autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high ESR level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high ESR level indicates active inflammation in the body. It may suggest medical conditions such as infections or chronic inflammatory diseases. However, it is a non-specific test and must be combined with other tests and clinical assessments for an accurate diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low ESR level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low or normal ESR level indicates that active inflammation is likely absent. It is important to note that a normal ESR does not exclude all forms of inflammation or illness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47688940028250,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/BSE.png?v=1755941884","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/bezinkingsnelheid-test-bse","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}