Overview
This module will open up a whole new world to you - the world of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). You'll be amazed by what you're going to learn.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
- Explain how an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is performed and why it is a non-specific test? Why is the ESR elevated in inflammatory conditions?
Contributors
- Andrew ThompsonMD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)