A sedimentation rate is performed by measuring the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) settle in a test tube. The RBCs become sediment in the bottom of the test tube over time, leaving the blood serum visible above. The classic sedimentation rate is simply how far the top of the RBC layer has fallen (in millimeters) in one hour.
The scope of genealogy, however, goes well beyond family trees; extending into areas of law, technology, event planning and medicine. Hiring a genealogist can be costly, so you must conduct your own research before hiring someone to do research on your behalf.
How to Hire a Wedding Officiant. When you actually say I do, it's just you, your partner, and that other guy (or gal) you wouldn't be able to get married without: the officiant. Here's how to find and hire an officiant that's right for you. The first step to hiring an officiant: deciding whether or not you want a religious service performed by an ordained priest, rabbi, or other cleric, or a civil service led by someone certified by state laws; or maybe you want both.