It rises with age and in anaemia. Calculation of predicted value: men – ESR given by age in years divided by 2. women – ESR given by age in (years+10) divided by 2.
About the Author: Dr. Karishma Shinde
Dr. Karishma Shinde, B.H.M.S (MUHS Nashik) PGD, EMS (RHC Pune and the Director of Sunrise diagnostics Centre along with her team works with a vision of rendering care for the happiness of humankind and freedom from illness.