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Erythrocyte SedRate (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate,ESR,Sed Rate,Sedimentation Rate)
MessageInsufficient volume (or draw volume), specimens more then 24 hours post-collection, hemolysis, clotted specimens, and improperly labeled specimens will be cause for rejection.
Test Code
ESR
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lavender EDTA tube, Whole Blood
Instructions
"Optimal draw is a lavender top (EDTA) tube drawn to capacity. Must be filled to a minimum of one-half full for acceptable results.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Transport Container
LAVender, EDTA
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours
Methodology
Westergren(modified)/ Sedimat 15
Reference Range
"M Up to 50 Years 0 - 15 mm
M Up to 85 Years 0 - 20 mm
M Up to 999 Years 0 - 30 mm
F Up to 50 Years 0 - 20 mm
F Up to 85 Years 0 - 30 mm
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 42 mm"
M Up to 85 Years 0 - 20 mm
M Up to 999 Years 0 - 30 mm
F Up to 50 Years 0 - 20 mm
F Up to 85 Years 0 - 30 mm
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 42 mm"
