| Synonyms:
| Sed Rate, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Collection: | Transport whole blood to laboratory. Specimen should be stored at room temperature for 8 hours; refrigerate at 2-8°C for 12 hours. Sample should be processed within 8 hours if stored a room temperature.
***Please note the speciemn stability change. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Clotted; improper labeling; exceeds specimen stabilty. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | The ESR is a nonspecific indicator of infection. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Sedimentation rate |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |