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Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)
Why It Is Done
A sedimentation rate (sed rate) test is done to:
- Find out if inflammation or infection is present.
- Check on the progress of a disease.
- See how well a treatment is working.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 4, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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