All lab markers

Inflammation

ESR

A slower, nonspecific inflammation marker — confirms what CRP suggests. Higher results are the ones to watch. A common adult reference interval is 0–20 mm/hr.

Typical adult range

Reference interval
0–20 mm/hr
Often-cited tighter window
0–10 mm/hr

Nonspecific inflammation. Your own lab's printed range is the one that applies to your result.

What commonly moves it

  • Systemic inflammationRaises hepcidin (blocking iron), ESR/fibrinogen, and blunts T3 conversion.
  • Globulin

These are commonly described physiological relationships, shared for education. They are not a diagnosis and cannot account for your medications, history, or symptoms — discuss your results with a licensed clinician.

Watching ESR over time?

Dose Compass charts each draw, flags meaningful moves, and helps you prepare questions for your clinician.

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