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The document provides information about the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test, including how it works, factors that influence the results, procedures for running the test, and interpreting results. ESR measures the settling rate of red blood cells in plasma over time. Rouleaux formation and plasma proteins like fibrinogen cause red blood cells to settle faster, increasing the ESR. Normal ranges are below 10 mm/hr for men and 20 mm/hr for women. An elevated ESR can indicate inflammation but is a non-
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