Red blood cell characteristics affecting the erythrocyte sedimentation rate2 4 5 7 12 w1
| Decreased | Increased | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Microcytosis | Macrocytosis |
| Number | Polycythaemia | Anaemia |
| Shape | Sickle cell disease hereditary spherocytosis | |
| Destruction | Haemolytic anaemia |