Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

0003565

Normal Case/Contol

GWAS of 0003565

Sibling Case/Control

No sibling GWAS available 0003565

Statistics

Case Control
3063 457131

Phenotype Definition

An increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). The ESR a test that measures the distance that erythrocytes have fallen after one hour in a vertical column of anticoagulated blood under the influence of gravity. The ESR is a nonspecific finding. An elevation may indicate inflammation or may be caused by any condition that elevates fibrinogen. [PMID:10524488]


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Associated Diseases

ID Name Top Correlation
ICD: M316 Other giant cell arteritis 12/20
ICD: M353 Polymyalgia rheumatica 19/20