Question 1

what does a 2 sed rate/westergren mean?

Accepted Answer

The test is normal.: That is a normal value. The sed rate is a rough measurement of inflammation.

Question 2

is 3 good or bad for sed rate westergren?

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Normal: A sed rate of 3 is normal.

Question 3

what is the difference between time performed sed rate and sed rate westergren? my tpsr is 2201 and my srw is 3 mm/hr. confused!!

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Good question ? TPSR: I am unaware of the TPSR you refer  to. The standard  westergren sedimenation rate is run for an hour and this is done  fresh in your physician's  office and not sent to a reference lab. The  normal is approximately 1/2 your  age  + 10 for women Thus 3  is very normal.

Question 4

i have a high sed rate of 174?

Accepted Answer

You question is???: You have not asked a question. The test measures the presence of inflammation. You give no specific history and I have no knowledge of other tests ordered and their results so I cannot offer you any specifics. Discuss the result with the doctor who ordered the test.

Question 5

what is sed rate and tests for it?

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Sed Rate: Is the rate the blood (red blood cells) clots when centrifuged in the laboratory. It is useful test for blood disorders & health of the rbc's.

Question 6

what is considered a high sed rate?

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See details: A sed rate greater than 20 mm/hour is considered elevated. The higher the sed rate, the greater its significance. Minimally elevated values usually mean nothing.

Question 7

what is a high sed rate indicating?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The sed rate is a slow reacting blood test that can help determine inflammation in the body. The test results can't tell you what is inflamed, just that something is inflammed. Your doctor needs to determine the cause of the inflammation.

Question 8

my sed rate is at 60. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Increased sed rates can be caused by a myriad of conditions.  The best way to lower the sed rate would be to determine the cause of the increase and treat the cause.  Infections, autoimmune disorders and cancer are just some of the potential causes, but there are more.  Your medical provider should be able to sort things out for you.

Question 9

what would cause my sed rate to be at 70?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Sed rate is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.This may be elevated in autoimmune diseases, infection, and other inflammatory conditions. It is non specific and needs other tests to find out etiology.

Question 10

if your sed rate is over 100 is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Sed Ratec: Sed rate  above 100 is of concern . It is high and signifies inflammation some where . Doctor needs to pay careful attention based on patient symptoms and conduct a careful exam to look for a source of high sed rate.

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