Labs

Question 1

What is ESR and what is it a marker of?

Answer 1

Erythrocyte sedimintation rate.
A marker of inflammation.

The rate at which red blood cells fall to the bottom of the test tube.

Question 2

What is D-Dimer and what is it a measure of?

Answer 2

D-Dimer is a protein segment thats made when a clot breaks down.
A marker of endogenous fibrinolysis. Not specific!!