The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called a sedimentation rate is the rate at which red blood cells precipitate in a period of 1 hour. This indicates a degree of inflammation. The test is...
A sed rate (sedimentation rate) is the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions. A high sed rate usually indicates that an inflammation is present.
Abnormal LFTs are common in community-acquired pneumonia and are of prognostic value. Patients with a low albumin or raised ALT are significantly more likely to die from their disease or to stay in...
Elevated LDH levels can mean that you: (a) are experiencing hemolysis or the breakdown of red blood cells in your body tissues which contain LDH (b) if your levels remain high for up for several...