Which ESR value would be considered normal for a female under 50?

Which ESR value would be considered normal for a female under 50?

• A. 25 mm/hr
• B. 30 mm/hr
• C. 15 mm/hr
• D. 40 mm/hr

Answer: (C)

ESR shows inflammation and ranges vary by sex and age. For adult women under 50, the normal upper limit is around 20 mm/hr. An ESR of 15 mm/hr is comfortably within that range, so it’s considered normal. Values like 25, 30, or 40 mm/hr exceed the typical upper limit and would raise concern for inflammation or other conditions, even though ESR is nonspecific and must be interpreted with clinical context.

ESR shows inflammation and ranges vary by sex and age. For adult women under 50, the normal upper limit is around 20 mm/hr. An ESR of 15 mm/hr is comfortably within that range, so it’s considered normal. Values like 25, 30, or 40 mm/hr exceed the typical upper limit and would raise concern for inflammation or other conditions, even though ESR is nonspecific and must be interpreted with clinical context.