Background: One of the most common tests performed in the hematology laboratories is ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) that for monitoring infections, inflammatory and cancers diseases. The aim of this study was investigation of (ESR) in patients referred to Golestan hospital, Ahvaz.Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was done in second half of 1388 on outpatient and hospitalized in different wards of the Golestan hospital, Ahvaz, and (ESR) was tested by Westergrene method. Data were analyzed by SPSS and using T test.Results: In the present study, mean of ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE was in males and female, 34.5±12.5 and 33.9±12 respectively , that this difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05), mean of age was in males and female, 28.1±13, and 26.9±12.1 respectively, the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). There were 51 % males and 49% female.38%of patients in outpatient and 62% in different wards of, the Golestan Hospital, were hospitalized.Conclusion: The results of present study demonstRATEd increased of (ESR) in male and female almost identical. (ESR) was increased more among hospitalized patients than in the outpatient, that probably due to factors such as inflammation, infections, malignancies, autoimmune diseases and ... in hospitalized patients.

Dear Editor, ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) is a useful basic clinical pathology laboratory investigation. It can be helpful in diagnosis and follow-up of several diseases. At present, a new automated method with proven reliability is available for (ESR) test (1). Here, the authors report on observation on a laboratory experiment to test the effect of zinc nanoparticles on (ESR) results. The total of 100 blood samples was used in the experiment. Each sample was divided into two parts. One part was directly measured for (ESR) and the other part was added by 1 droplet of zinc nanoparticles solution then exposed to (ESR) measurement.

One of the most important but infrequent complications of discectomy is discitis. On the other hand, major surgical operations usually induce a transient increase in ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)). So in order to use (ESR) as a screening tool in diagnosis of deep infection after discectomy such as discitis, we must measure it in patients after discectomy but without any complication. This is a prospective study on 50 patients after discectomy. Inclusion and exclusion criteria consists of: 1- Patients must have preoperative (ESR) within normal range, 2- No clinical or laboratory sign of systemic illness preop., 3- No fever or other signs of infections must be found in patients postoperatively.We measured (ESR) before operation and in days 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 after operation. After discectomy in most patients (ESR) rose rapidly and reached its maximum by the third day after operation. As a whole, greater values of (ESR) were seen in patients whose operation involved more disc spaces. In most patients with one disc (ESR) reached its normal range 2 weeks after operation, but in patients whose operations involved more disc spaces, (ESR) reached its normal range by the fifth weeks. If after 2 weeks (ESR) does n't reach its normal range, in patients whose discectomy involves only one level or after 5 weeks in patients whose discectomy involves more than on level, we must suspect discitis if other signs of infection do exist. If the diagnosis of discitis is delayed, serious complications may occur.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the comparison of the ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) levels in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) rather than the standard (ESR) RATE as the reference. Materials and Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study 80 individuals with T1DM under 14 years of age were selected from Diabetes Research Center from 2021-2022. Sampling was done by available methods. Demographic information such as age, gender, HbA1c, and (ESR) level was recorded. The collected data were entered into SPSS v. 22 software. Pearson correlation was used for association and t-test was used for comparing means. A significance level of P < 0. 05 was considered. Results: thirty three (41. 2%) were male and 47 (58. 8%) were female. The mean (±SD) age was 9. 50 (± 0. 414) years. The mean (±SD) (ESR) in the studied samples was 11. 60(±6. 475), which had a significant difference with the (ESR) value of 10 (P= 0. 031). Moreover, the (ESR) of both groups of studied boys-and girls was significantly higher than the standard upper limit of the society (P= 0. 0001). Additionally, (ESR) had a statistical relationship with HbA1c (P= 0. 016) and no significant relationship with age (P= 0. 730). Conclusion: (ESR) levels in children with T1D were significantly elevated, indicating systemic inflammation. (ESR) also showed a statistical relationship with HbA1c levels, suggesting its potential as a valuable marker for disease activity and management in T1D patients.

ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE is an important laboratory test in hematology. Inclusion body is an abnormal addition within red blood cell that can occur in cases of many abnormalities. Inclusion body is an object and has mass therefore, it poses its specific weight which can modify the normal SEDIMENTATION of red blood cell. Here, the author proposed the mechanism that reduce the ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE in splenectomized thalassemia and further imply for other conditions with inclusion body in red blood cell. It can demonstRATE that the increase of additional mass due to inclusion body can reduce the time for SEDIMENTATION.

The ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) is a laboratory test commonly used to detect the presence of inflammation or inflammatory disorders in the body. Studies indicate that (ESR) levels are naturally higher in women compared to men. This differenece may be attributed to various factors, including hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as more prevalent pathological conditions in women, such as anemia and autoimmune diseases. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to higher (ESR) levels in women, gender-based differences in this parameter, and its associated clinical implications.

Febrile convulsion (FC) is the most common seizure disorder in childhood. white blood cell (WBC) and ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) are commonly measured in FC. Trauma, vomiting and bleeding can also lead to WBC and (ESR) so the blood tests must carefully be interpreted by the clinician. In this cross sectional study 410 children (163 with FC), aged 6 months to 5 years, admitted to Bahrami Children hospital in the first 48 hours of their febrile disease, either with or without seizure, were evaluated over an 18 months period. Age, sex, temperature; history of vomiting, bleeding or trauma; WBC, (ESR) and hemoglobin were recorded in all children. There was a significant increase of WBC (P<0.001) in children with FC so we can deduct that leukocytosis encountered in children with FC can be due to convulsion in itself. There was no significant difference regarding (ESR) (P=0.113) between the two groups. In fact, elevated (ESR) is a result of underlying pathology. In stable patients who don't have any indication of lumbar puncture, there's no need to assess WBC and (ESR) as an indicator of underlying infection. If the patient is transferred to pediatric ward and still there's no reason to suspect a bacterial infection, there is no need for WBC test.

Introduction: ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ((ESR)) remains as one of the most reliable tests in clinical practices. Yet its use is time consuming and requires a large blood sample. The aim of this study was assessing a faster and reliable method of (ESR) estimation. Methods: An (ESR) estimation method was described and performed on 108 patients using capillary tube (micro (ESR)) and capillary peripheral blood. Micro (ESR) results at different intervals were measured and compared with Westergren (ESR) (conventional (ESR)) estimation by Pearson and Spearman’s coefficients. A regression equation was derived to predict conventional (ESR) values based on micro (ESR) results. The agreement of two measurements was demonstRATEd using the Bland-Altman plot. Results: Micro (ESR) results at 20 minutes showed the earliest close correlation with conventional (ESR) results at one hour (r = 0.987). The presented regression equation was able to closely predict (ESR) values (r2 = 0.974) and the Bland-Altman plot showed an acceptable agreement between converted and conventional (ESR) measurements. Conclusion: Using capillary tube and capillary blood sample (micro (ESR)) appears to be a faster, cheaper, more reliable, and precise tool for (ESR) measurement in the ED. The results have acceptable correlation with conventional (ESR), especially at 20 minutes of measurement.