ESR is a non-specific measure of inflammation.
Tube
03 (EB) – EDTA Blood
ID
Tests&Tubes0047
Additional Information
Test can only be added to samples within 24hrs of collection IF the sample has been stored at room temperature.
In the event of an analyser downtime, ESR test requests will be converted to Plasma Viscosity (PV). For more information, please click Plasma Viscosity (PV) – Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ (leedsth.nhs.uk)
Turn around
The standard turnaround time for this test is 24 hours. If an urgent result is required, please discuss with the haematology laboratory.
Send to
Blood Sciences SJUH
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
A single paediatric tube does NOT contain sufficient blood for this test
Please sent 2 correctly filled 1.3ml Greiner purple top paediatric tubes for children.
One correctly filled EDTA adult tube.
Instructions for lab staff standard lab processing no special requirments.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mm/h