--- title: Body Inflammation Test (ESR) Test type: test id: sed-rate url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/sed-rate" price_usd: 18.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 24.99 cpt: 85652 category: Blood Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=sed-rate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Body Inflammation Test (ESR) Test > Measures inflammation in the body — often used alongside CRP to detect infections, autoimmune conditions, and chronic inflammation, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $18.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $18.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($24.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 85652 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Body Inflammation Test (ESR) test tell you? Measures inflammation in the body — often used alongside CRP to detect infections, autoimmune conditions, and chronic inflammation. The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR or Sed Rate) measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. Faster-than-normal settling often indicates inflammation in the body. While it doesn't pinpoint the cause, it's a useful general marker for infections, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions. **Clinical use:** Blood health testing evaluates your blood cells, clotting factors, and oxygen-carrying capacity to detect anemia, infection, bleeding disorders, and other hematologic conditions. ## Who should order it? Anyone investigating unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, bruising, or as part of a routine health check. ## Biomarkers measured - [ESR](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/esr) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $18.99 | $24.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $18.99 | $24.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $21.99 | $27.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Body Inflammation Test (ESR) test cost? A Body Inflammation Test (ESR) test costs $18.99 at TestWell — $24.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $60.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $18.99 | $24.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $60.00 | $60.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 809 · Labcorp test no. 005215 · BioReference code 0086-9. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ## Related conditions - [Anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D64.9) - Hematologic disorder (D75.9) ## Common questions about the Body Inflammation Test (ESR) test ### How long do Body Inflammation Test (ESR) results take? Most Body Inflammation Test (ESR) results are available in 2–4 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Body Inflammation Test (ESR)? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Body Inflammation Test (ESR) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Body Inflammation Test (ESR) is $18.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $20. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $60 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Body Inflammation Test (ESR)? No fasting required for the Body Inflammation Test (ESR). No fasting required. No special preparation needed. ### Where can I get the Body Inflammation Test (ESR) done? The Body Inflammation Test (ESR) is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=sed-rate&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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