Is ESR reliable?

As with any test, the reliability of ESR measurements stands or falls with proper implementation. When not reliably performed, the non-specific indicator for inflammation may point in the wrong direction, and result in either a false positive or a false negative.

What is the use of ESR analyzer?

This test is used to measure inflammation as inflamed red blood cells settle quickly relative to normal blood cells. Thus, a high ESR can be indicative of elevated inflammation, though other conditions such as anemia, renal failure, and obesity can increase ESR rate as well.

Can ESR detect inflammation?

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is a relatively simple, inexpensive, non-specific test that has been used for many years to help detect inflammation associated with conditions such as infections, cancers, and autoimmune diseases.

How automation has improved the analysis of erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

Moving from an open manual process to an automated closed process will improve healthcare worker safety by reducing the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. With an analysis time of just 30 minutes, a 50% reduction in time to result is achieved compared to the gold standard of one hour with Westergren.

What is the normal value of ESR?

Normal ESR test results Women under age 50 should have an ESR between 0 and 20 mm/hr. Men under age 50 should have an ESR between 0 and 15 mm/hr. Women over age 50 should have an ESR between 0 and 30 mm/hr. Men over age 50 should have an ESR between 0 and 20 mm/hr.

How does ESR work?

The ESR STAT PLUS employs centrifugation at 1500 to 2000 rpm for 3 min, and an infrared laser tracks the erythrocyte–plasma interface and makes multiple measurements, from which the linear portion of the sedimentation curve is identified and used by the software algorithm to determine the ESR result (mm/hr).

How does ESR machine work?

This instrument uses infrared light that accurately measures the sedimentation rate of erythrocytes in 1.2-mL ESR-Vacuum Tubes that are supplied separately. Results are measured in mm/hr (modified Westergren method) and are available in 30 min; therefore, the analyzer can handle 20 samples/hr.

What is a good ESR level?

How much ESR is normal?

The normal range is 0 to 22 mm/hr for men and 0 to 29 mm/hr for women. The upper threshold for a normal sed rate value may vary somewhat from one medical practice to another.

How does a fully automated ESR analyzer work?

This single position, fully automated ESR analyzer works directly from primary EDTA tubes or BD Microtainer® MAP Microtubes, requires 100 microliters of sample, has an internal barcode reader, and produces stat results in 15 seconds!

How big is the excyte mini ESR analyzer?

The Excyte Mini Automated ESR Analyzer from ELITechGroup performs a complete sedimentation rate test in as little as 15 minutes. The device is compact with a footprint of 6 x 8 x 4 inches (H x W x D) and weighs just 2 pounds. The Excyte Mini holds up to 10 samples, providing the capability to perform up to 40 sed rate tests per hour.

How big is a starrsed interrliner ESR analyzer?

With a small footprint of 13 x 20 x 30.3 inches, the device is ideal for automating ESR tests in small to medium sized labs while retaining the Westergren methodology. The Starrsed Interrliner from Mechatronics USA is a fully automated ESR system that can be independently placed or attached to an automation line.

Can a Mini Cube be used for ESR testing?

The MINI-CUBE from Streck is an automated instrument for ESR testing directly from EDTA tubes (without consuming the patient sample), and is compatible with standard 13 x 75 mm K2 and K3 EDTA tubes (2.0 mL to 4.0 mL sample volume) and BD Microtainer pediatric K2EDTA tubes (500 microliters).