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What is the definition or description of: sedimentation rate?
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SED RATE: A sedimentation rate is a lab test that can help to assess inflammation within the body.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Sedimentation Rate: Is the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of 1 hour. It is non-specific measure of inflammation. It is performed by placing anticoagulated blood sample in an upright tube (westergren tube) then measuring the rate at which red blood cells fall (in mm per hour). It is useful in diagnosis of some diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, for assessment of severity of diseases, & for moni.
Answered 7/9/2019
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