Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Volume (Adults)

1.5 mL

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

0.5 mL

Preferred Container Type

ESR tube

EDTA
EDTA - Paediatric

Collection & Request Instructions

Using the ESR tube :
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

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

Collection & Request Instructions

This tube consists of an inner vessel with an outer sleeve.  The outer sleeve MUST remain in place as this is where sample identification (label or handwritten) will be placed. 

Frequency

Daily

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