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Test & Collection Guide

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Alternate names:
ESR
Laboratory:
Haematology
Test Code:
ESR
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA
EDTA - Paediatric
EDTA
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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

Pathology Handbook

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