Which of the following blood tests is an indicator of the presence of an inflammatory disease?
A)erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B)culture and sensitivity
C)hematocrit
D)pro-time

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle at the bottom of a tube in a period of time. High levels of ESR indicate the presence of an inflammatory disease or infection in the body. The other options listed are not indicative of an inflammatory disease specifically.

Which of the Following Blood Tests Is an Indicator of the Presence