Is Vision C interchangeable with the modified Westergren method for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

Abstract

As one of the most widely used tests, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a measurement of sedimentation reaction in blood samples. Although the recommended method for ESR measurement is the Westergren method, this method has some disadvantages in comparison with automated ESR systems. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to compare Vision C with the Westergren method.

Keywords

• erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• method acceptability
• vision c
• westergren