Lab test

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Also known as: Westergren sedimentation rate, SED rate, Sedimentation rate

Purpose: Detects and monitors inflammation, rather than diagnosing a specific disease. Procedure: A blood sample is taken, usually with no special preparation (no fasting required). What it measures: Increased…

Sample: Whole Blood EDTA
Preparation: No fasting needed
Report in: 12 hours
Collection: At your home

About this test

Key Details About ESR:

Purpose: Detects and monitors inflammation, rather than diagnosing a specific disease.
Procedure: A blood sample is taken, usually with no special preparation (no fasting required).
What it measures: Increased inflammation produces proteins that cause red blood cells to clump together and settle faster.

Reasons for Elevated ESR:

Infections: Such as pneumonia, bone infections, or systemic infections.
Autoimmune Disorders: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE).
Chronic Diseases: Kidney disease, cancers.
Other Factors: Pregnancy and age can also cause higher levels.

Limitations:

ESR is non-specific; a high ESR does not always mean a severe underlying condition, and a normal ESR does not entirely rule out inflammation.
It is often used along with other tests, such as C-reactive protein (CRP).

Preparation

No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) cost in Hyderabad?

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) costs ₹169 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹299. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) report?

The expected report time is 12 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?

Whole Blood EDTA sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

Packages that include Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

₹169

₹29943% off