Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Centralized Core Laboratory - :
Chemistry
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted specimens, hemolyzed specimens,
Specimens collected in microtainer tubes or tubes without pierceable cap.
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours
Methodology:
Direct measure of aggregation of red blood cells
Special Instructions:
Specimens must be collected by venipuncture in macro tubes; multiple microtainer tubes are NOT acceptable.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
Newborn: 0-2 mm/hr
Newborn to puberty: 3-13 mm/hr
Male <50 years old: <15 mm/hr
Female <50 years old: <20 mm/hr
Male >50 years old: <20 mm/hr
Female >50 years old: <30 mm/hr
Synonyms:
ESR
Sedimentation Rate
Test ID/Workstation :
ESRAT
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted specimens, hemolyzed specimens,
Specimens collected in microtainer tubes or tubes without pierceable cap.
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours
Methodology:
Direct measure of aggregation of red blood cells
Special Instructions:
Specimens must be collected by venipuncture in macro tubes; multiple microtainer tubes are NOT acceptable.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
Newborn: 0-2 mm/hr
Newborn to puberty: 3-13 mm/hr
Male <50 years old: <15 mm/hr
Female <50 years old: <20 mm/hr
Male >50 years old: <20 mm/hr
Female >50 years old: <30 mm/hr
Synonyms:
ESR
Sedimentation Rate
