Which of the Following Statements Regarding Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is false?

• A) The following technical interferences will increase the ESR result: vibrating surface, reading after 60 minutes, and tilting the sedimentation rate tube.
• B) When plasma proteins increase, they cause the RBCs to stack together like poker chips, a condition known as rouleaux.
• C) ESR tests cannot be performed on capillary blood because of the volume of blood needed.
• D) The following medical conditions will cause a decreased ESR result: inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and leukemia.

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