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Re: what is the normal value of erythrocyte sedimentation rate& when it decreas

Date: Tue Feb 22 14:25:36 2000
Posted By: Howard Stacey, Staff, Pharmacology, Webster-netwizzard
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 950815104.Me
Message:

Dear Sameh,
The normal value of the SED rate is 0-20mls/hr
Higher values indicate inflammation which can be caused by connective 
tissue disease,virus,bacterial infections and certain medications
Hope this helps. H


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