ESR Test Price in Bangladesh 2026

ESR is one of the oldest and cheapest blood tests doctors use to check for inflammation in the body. The price is low, but it still varies by a factor of ten between government and private centers. Based on the lists we checked, the ESR test price in Bangladesh runs from about 30 BDT at government institutes to about 300 BDT at some private centers. This guide shows the prices we found, explains what the test tells you, how to prepare, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.

ESR Test Price in Bangladesh

Hospital / Diagnostic Center	Listed Price (BDT)	Discount	Total Price (BDT)	Source
NILMRC (National Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Referral Center)	30	Not stated	30	Medbit, early 2026
Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH)	30	Not stated	30	Medbit, early 2026
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU)	80	Not stated	80	Medbit, early 2026
Ibn Sina Diagnostic & Imaging Center	Not stated	25% (flat, as listed)	113	Medbit, early 2026
National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh	150	Not stated	150	Medbit, early 2026
BIRDEM General Hospital	150	Not stated	150	Medbit, early 2026
LabAid Diagnostics	200	Not stated	200	Medbit, early 2026
Popular Diagnostic Centre	200	Not stated	200	Medbit, early 2026
Islami Bank Central Hospital	200	Not stated	200	Medbit, early 2026
United Hospital	200	Not stated	200	Medbit, early 2026
Healthcare Diagnostics Center Ltd.	200	Not stated	200	Center own price list
ICDDR,B Lab Services	300	Not stated	300	Center own test list
Praava Health	300	Not stated	300	Medbit, early 2026

Last checked: 2 November 2026. These prices come from the sources shown in the table, because most centers do not publish a full rate list online. Rates differ by branch and change often, so confirm the exact price with the center before you visit.

Cheapest and Most Expensive ESR Test

Government institutes are the cheapest. NILMRC and Dhaka Medical College Hospital list 30 BDT, and BSMMU lists 80 BDT. An older 2025 list also shows 50 BDT at Mitford Hospital (source). National Heart Foundation and BIRDEM list 150 BDT. Most private centers, including LabAid, Popular, Islami Bank Central Hospital, United Hospital and Healthcare Diagnostics Center, list 200 BDT. Ibn Sina is listed at 113 BDT after its 25% discount. The highest listed prices are 300 BDT at ICDDR,B and Praava Health, which is ten times the price at NILMRC for the same test.

Prices We Could Not Confirm

The ICDDR,B (300 BDT) and Healthcare Diagnostics Center (200 BDT) prices come from the centers own websites. The other private prices, including Popular, LabAid and Ibn Sina, come from a third-party list from early 2026, so please call to confirm before you go. Other websites give broad ranges, such as 100 to 300 BDT at private labs and 0 to 50 BDT at government hospitals, without naming centers. They are close to our table, but we have not used them as sources.

What Is an ESR Test?

ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also called the “sed rate”. The lab places a blood sample in a thin tube and measures how far the red blood cells sink in one hour, in millimetres per hour (mm/hr). When there is inflammation in the body, certain proteins make red blood cells clump together and sink faster, so a higher ESR suggests inflammation. The sample is usually taken in an EDTA tube, so it needs only a small amount of blood from a vein.

ESR does not point to one specific disease. It is a general signal that something may be causing inflammation, so doctors use it together with other tests, such as a CBC test, and with your symptoms.

Why Do Doctors Order an ESR Test?

Long-lasting fever, weight loss or tiredness with no clear cause
Joint pain and stiffness, to check for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases
Suspected infections, including tuberculosis (TB)
Headache with scalp tenderness or muscle pain in older people, to check for conditions such as temporal arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica
Following the course of a known inflammatory disease or its treatment
Routine fitness and pre-employment checkups

Understanding Your ESR Result

Reference ranges differ between labs. Commonly, up to about 15 mm/hr is considered normal for adult men and up to about 20 mm/hr for adult women, and the value rises with age. Age, sex, pregnancy, medicines and anemia can all change the result (source). A high ESR does not tell you the cause, and a normal ESR does not always rule out disease. Always compare your result with the range printed on your own report, and let your doctor interpret it.

ESR vs CRP

CRP (C-reactive protein) is another inflammation test. Doctors often order ESR and CRP together or choose one of them. Ask your doctor which one you need so you do not pay for both unnecessarily.

How to Prepare for an ESR Test

No special preparation is needed, and fasting is not required for ESR alone.
Tell the technician about your medicines, and mention if you are pregnant or have a recent infection.
Bring your prescription and any old reports.
Wear a loose sleeve so the blood can be drawn easily.

Factors That Affect the ESR Test Price

Type of center: Government institutes charge a small fixed fee, while private centers set their own prices.
Manual or automated method: Automated analyzers can raise the price.
Bundles: ESR is often bundled with CBC. For example, Healthcare Diagnostics Center lists CBC with ESR at 400 BDT, and a 2025 list showed both CBC and CBC with ESR at 400 BDT at Popular.
Home collection: Sample pickup at home can add a service fee.
Discounts: Some centers, such as Ibn Sina, list a flat discount.

Tips to Save Money on an ESR Test

Compare two or three centers. The gap can be ten times between a government fee and a private price.
Use a government institute such as NILMRC or a medical college hospital if you can accept queues and shorter opening hours.
Ask for the combined price if your doctor ordered both CBC and ESR, because some centers list CBC with ESR at the same price as CBC alone.
Check for discounts before you pay at the counter.
Keep your reports so your doctor can compare results over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ESR test price in Bangladesh? In the lists we checked, it ranges from about 30 BDT at government institutes to about 300 BDT at some private centers. Most private centers list 200 BDT.
Which place has the cheapest ESR test? NILMRC and Dhaka Medical College Hospital list the lowest price at 30 BDT.
Do I need to fast before an ESR test? No. No special preparation is needed.
What does a high ESR mean? It suggests inflammation somewhere in the body, but it does not show the cause. Your doctor will decide which other tests you need.
Is ESR included in a CBC? Not always. Some labs include it as a bundle and some charge it separately, so ask when you book.
How long does it take to get the report? It depends on the center. Ask when you book.

Final Thoughts

The ESR test price in Bangladesh is very low at government institutes (about 30 BDT) and up to 300 BDT at some private centers. Because the test is simple and the gap is large, it is worth comparing a few places and asking whether a combined CBC and ESR price is available.

The price list above is built from the sources linked in the table. If you find a different current price, please tell us through the contact page and we will review it.

Disclaimer: The prices listed in this article are for information only and may vary by location, ongoing offers and hospital policy. This article is not medical advice. Please talk to a qualified doctor about your test and result.

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