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ESR

Alternative Names:Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:ESR
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 3 mL
EDTA 4 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:1.5 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

At least 1.5 mls of blood is to be collected into a EDTA tube by vacuum.   

This is additional to any EDTA collected for FBE    

Retrospective testing within 4 hours at room temperature, or 24 hour if refrigerated

                                                               

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature

Samples transported from Sandringham must be delivered with cold pack.  

Assay Frequency:24/7
Additional Notes:

Reference Ranges: Male 1—10 mm/Hr
                                    Female 1—20mm/Hr