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sed count
Question:
my mother was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and went thru chemotherapy then but hasnt seen a doctor since… until very recently. the doctor told her her blood has a very high SED count and i am trying to do some research on what SED means. any assistance will be appreciated
Response:
He could be talking about a Sedimentation rate (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate). This is a non-specific test which will be elevated i n the case of inflamation or infection could be in response to the chemo she is receiving Marsha
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Response:
as promised assistance is greatly appreciated 
thank you marsha
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – He could be talking about a Sedimentation rate (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate). This is a non-specific test which will be elevated i n the case of inflamation or infection could be in response to the chemo she is receiving Marsha my mother was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and went thru chemotherapy then but hasnt seen a doctor since… until very recently. the doctor told her her blood has a very high SED count and i am trying to do some research on what SED means. any assistance will be appreciated