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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.  

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