Which of the following blood tests is an indicator of the presence of an inflammatory disease?
A) erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) culture and sensitivity
C) hematocrit
D) pro-time
A
Explanation: An erythrocyte sedimentation rate is an indicator of the presence of an inflammatory disease. A culture and sensitivity checks for the presence of bacteria. A hematocrit measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood. A pro-time measures clotting time.
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