Comparison of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate measured by the micro test 1 sedimentation analyzer and the conventional westergren method

<b>Background: </b>The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) remains the most widely used laboratory test for monitoring infections, inflammatory diseases and some types of cancer. Several test methods have been develoo oped recently, and as a result, the safety and reliability of ESR tes...

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Main Authors: Arikan Serap, Akalin Nalan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2007-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2007;volume=27;issue=5;spage=362;epage=365;aulast=Arikan