Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
minimum sample volume required ~ 6ml
Tube type: 6ml EDTA
Special instructions
EDTA. Minimum volume 0.5ml (Paediatric or adult samples).
Special instructions: Sample must arrive in the lab within 4 hours of collection.
Sent away
to BRI
Reference range
Male: 0 - 7 Female: 0 - 10
Units
mm
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Haematology
Clinical Application
ESR test can only be used for Early stage hodgkins and trials. Otherwise please request a plasma viscosity.