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Recent changes for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
1.5 mL
1 mL
0.5 mL
ESR tube
EDTAEDTA - Paediatric
Using the ESR tube :Transport specimen at Room Temperature to labSample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to labSample haemolysis may make this test unreportableSamples found to have clots cannot be tested
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.
Daily
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
During normal pregnancy the ESR typically increases - contact the Haematopathologist for interpretation.
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