Description:

The Sedimentation Rate (Westergren) Test is a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the body. Westergren is the method that measures the speed at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a glass tube.

Why Do I Need It?:

A sedimentation rate can confirm a doctor’s diagnosis and proper treatment can be administered and monitored.

Other Relevant Tests:

Customers selecting the Sedimentation Rate often choose other tests such as the Comprehensive Male Panel or the Comprehensive Female Panel. Value panels which include the Sedimentation Rate are the Inflammation Panel and the Fibromyalgia Screening Panel.

Test Details:

Normal Range:

High Results Indicate:

Elevated results can indicate anemia, kidney disease, osteomyelitis, rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis, syphilis, systemic lupus, thyroid disease or other inflammatory disorders.

Low Results Indicate:

Low results can indicate congestive heart failure, hypofibrinogenemia and low plasma protein.

What Type of Physician Should You See?

You should see your primary care physician.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either at the store or online. (*If online, don't forget to print out receipt!)
2. Fill out necessary paperwork and how you want to receive the test results.
3. Get results.
4. Review results.
5. If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact your physician. (*The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician.)