Question
I went to the hospital for a routine check-up and had a blood sediment test done. The doctor looked at the results and asked me to prepare myself mentally, then suggested I undergo another examination. Could a blood sediment rate of 22 indicate a tumor?
Answer
This blood sediment test is formally known as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a non-specific test item, meaning that the acceleration of the sedimentation does not determine the normality of the disease or imply the absence of disease. The blood sediment rate can help understand diseases and observe the changes in disease progression. It is necessary to combine other test results and clinical data for diagnosis. How did the doctor analyze your disease after the examination?