ESR Quiz

What does ESR stand for?

• Erythrocyte Sediment Rate

• Erythrocyte Serum Ratio

• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

• Erythrocyte Serum Rate

What is the primary purpose of the ESR test?

• To diagnose specific diseases

• To indicate inflammation or tissue injury

• To measure blood pressure

• To assess kidney function

What is the normal range of ESR for adult males using the Wintrobe method?

• 0-30 mm/hr

• <50 mm/hr

• 0-20 mm/hr

• >50 mm/hr

Which factor does NOT affect the sedimentation rate in the ESR test?

• Temperature of the environment

• Patient's age

• Concentration of alpha and beta globulin

• Rouleaux formation

What is the first stage of the ESR process?

• Settling or sedimentation

• Reading the results

• Rouleaux formation

• Packing of the sedimentation cell column

What type of blood is used for the ESR test?

• Citrated blood

• Whole blood

• Oxalated blood

• Heparinized blood

How long should the tube be allowed to stand for the ESR test?

• 15 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

What is the expected ESR range for children?

• 0-9 mm/hr

• 0-20 mm/hr

• 0-30 mm/hr

• 0-13 mm/hr

What is the significance of the sedimentation rate results?

• They measure blood viscosity

• They indicate the presence of inflammation

• They assess liver function

• They are used to diagnose specific diseases

Which of the following is NOT a material used in the ESR test?

• Pasteur pipette

• Wintrobe tube

• Syringe

• Stop watch