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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Alternate names:

ESR

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

ESR

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA
EDTA - Paediatric

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Notes:

If the ESR test is requested in conjunction with a FBE test request, a single EDTA tube may be shared. In these instances;

Minimum Adult Volume: 1.5 mL

Minimum Paediatric Volume: 1 mL

Frequency:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Male	1 - 10	mm/h
Female	1 - 15	mm/h

During normal pregnancy the ESR typically increases - contact the Haematopathologist for interpretation.

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW