Where ESR is reported
Also listed as: ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate); Non-specific inflammation
| Condition | Direction | Compared against | Associated symptoms | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's/UC) | ↑ elevated | active IBD vs quiescent/baseline disease | — | Ondrejčáková et al. 2024 |
| Lyme Disease | ↕ inconsistent | healthy controls | Often normal in Lyme | Lantos et al. 2021 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | ↑ elevated | RA disease activity marker vs healthy baseline | — | Inciarte-Mundo et al. 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is ESR altered?
In the OSMF atlas ESR is reported in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's/UC), Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is elevated in 2, mixed in 1 across 3 entries.
Does ESR point to one specific diagnosis?
No. Because ESR changes in several conditions (Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's/UC), Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis), an abnormal result cannot identify which condition, if any, is present. It must be interpreted with symptoms, history and other tests.
Is there a standard clinical test for ESR?
The atlas entries for ESR do not carry a LOINC code, which usually means the marker was measured with research assays or study-specific methods rather than a routine clinical panel.
Is one abnormal ESR result diagnostic?
No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas
Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.