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ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test in Massachusetts

This page explains the esr test – erythrocyte sedimentation rate test, what it measures, and how to order it. The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a sample of blood, which can indicate inflammation in the body.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$49
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test is also known as a sedimentation rate or sed rate. It is a common blood test used to detect inflammation that may be associated with various conditions.

What it measures

  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate — reflects the rate at which red blood cells settle in a blood sample, indicating inflammation

What the test involves

A healthcare professional will collect a sample of your blood, typically from a vein in your arm, using a needle. The blood is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test to help diagnose inflammatory conditions, monitor their activity, or assess the effectiveness of treatment. It can be used as a general indicator of inflammation.

Preparation

Follow the specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your blood drawn. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported as a number representing millimeters per hour (mm/hr). Reference ranges can vary significantly between laboratories, so it is important to discuss your results with your healthcare provider.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Test turnaround time
  • Specific preparation instructions

Cities

ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test in Massachusetts communities

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Boston4,208,580ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestSpringfield620,494ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWorcester573,573ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNew Bedford158,353ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestLeominster118,190ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestCambridge116,892ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestLowell114,804ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestBrockton104,216ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestQuincy100,544ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestLynn100,233ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestFall River93,339ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNewton88,647ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestLawrence87,798ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestSomerville80,608ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestFramingham72,089ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestHaverhill67,093ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMalden65,602ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWaltham64,655ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestRevere60,720ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMedford60,708ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestTaunton59,076ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestChicopee55,636ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestPeabody54,200ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMethuen Town52,536ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestEverett48,368ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestAttleboro46,146ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestSalem44,452ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestPittsfield43,890ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestBeverly42,448ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestFitchburg41,796ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMarlborough41,505ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWoburn40,967ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWestfield40,922ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestChelsea40,025ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestHolyoke38,480ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWatertown Town35,171ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestGloucester29,814ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMelrose29,567ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNorthampton29,379ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestGardner21,183ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNewburyport18,282ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNorth Adams13,024ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestSouth Yarmouth11,696ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMiddleborough Center7,790ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMansfield Center7,689ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWhitinsville7,329ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWest Concord7,003ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestCochituate6,966ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestEast Falmouth6,739ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestPinehurst6,653ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestWest Yarmouth6,124ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestYarmouth Port5,872ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestBliss Corner5,529ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNorth Scituate5,519ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestEast Harwich5,519ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestRaynham Center5,072ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestSmith Mills4,846ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestNorth Westport4,835ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestThe Pinehills4,724ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate TestMillis-Clicquot4,653ESR Test – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Test