The Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test measures how fast red blood cells settle to the bottom of a vertical tube of blood, as higher amounts of proteins in the blood cause cells to clump together and fall faster when inflammation is present.

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  Should you be tested for inflammation?
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  Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers

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• Should you be tested for inflammation? www.health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing via serper
• Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers www.rupahealth.com Rupa Health via serper

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