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ESR (sedimentation rate) — book at home in Nigeria

Also known as ESR test, sed rate. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed clinician about your own health.

What it is

A non-specific marker of inflammation in the body.

Why doctors order it

Helps track infections, arthritis, TB and other inflammatory conditions alongside more specific tests.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Blood (venous draw)
Preparation
No special preparation.
Turnaround
Same day

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the ESR (sedimentation rate) need?
Blood (venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the ESR (sedimentation rate)?
No special preparation.
How long do ESR (sedimentation rate) results take?
Same day. Results arrive in the GoDoctor app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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