The ESR test results
A) are diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis.
B) vary greatly between genders and as people age.
C) are obtained with a complex, automated test.
D) are reported in percentage per hour.

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The ESR test result is not specific for a particular disease, but rather is used as a general indicator of inflammation. Normal values vary slightly with age and gender. Various tests can be done, and some are CLIA waived. The results are reported in millimeters per hours (mm/hr).

The ESR Test Results