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Blood Test Information

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 6ml

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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.

 
 

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