Laboratory Medicine Program

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
(ESR, Sedimentation rate, Sed rate)

Clinical Decription:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate by automated method. This test is utilized as an indicator of the presence and extent of inflammation.
<br/><em>Dacie JV, Lewis SM: Practical Hematology</em>

Method: Automated method; Alcor iSED

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Male ;0-30 ;mm/h|Female; 0-35 ;mm/h

Specimen Type: whole blood -EDTA tube
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: 3.0 mL mL (minimum: 3 ML mL)

Shipping: Safety Container with cold pack

Special Instructions: Must be received in the lab within 4 hours of collection.

Testing Schedule(s): Daily.

Turnaround Time: 30 Minutes

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