41 devices · GMDN 55972
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) controls are laboratory reagents designed to validate the accuracy and reliability of ESR testing systems. Clinically, ESR tests help diagnose and monitor conditions like inflammation, infection, or autoimmune diseases by measuring how quickly red blood cells settle in plasma over time.
These controls are essential for ensuring lab equipment performs consistently, but they are not used directly on patient samples. They are typically regulated as in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) and supplied as part of quality assurance programs for ESR testing workflows.
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