What is Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) ?
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle at the bottom of a test tube over a specific period, usually one hour. This test is commonly used to detect inflammation caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, and other medical conditions. The Westergren method is the gold standard for ESR testing due to its accuracy and reliability.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Westergren ESR report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) test is generally reported in “mm for 1st hour”
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren) ranges are:
For any gender, 0 to 100 year of age: 0 - 10
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
ESR Westergren Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (Westergren)
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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ESR Westergren MS Word format
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