ESR notes for MLT students

1. Module-2
Topic name
ERYTHROCYTE SEDEMENTATION RATE
ESR
Sub code: BMLT1002
Sub Name: General physiology – (T)
Department: Department of MLT, SMAS
Faculty: A. Vamsi Kumar
Designation : Assistant professor

2. Module 2 Syllabus

3. Reference

4. Course outcomes
On completion of this course, the student can be
able to:
• Perform ESR, PCV, & Teach blood cell functions

5. Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, the student can be able to:
• What is ESR?
• Explain the principle of erythrocyte sedimentation.
• Discuss mechanism of ESR?
• What are the factors affecting ESR?
• What are methods of estimating ESR?
• What is the clinical significance of ESR?
• What are the source of error while doing the test?

6. Contents
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11. ESR tubes

16. ESR Abnormalities