Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code

ESR

Synonyms

ESR
Sedimentation rate

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Test Code

1015

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

ESR mm/hr
1-30 years 1-10
31-50 years 1-15
51-70 years 1-20
71+ years 1-30

Test Method

Mixrate - Westergren

Non-Funded Test Cost

$10.04 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1015

ESR testing is limited to samples querying Osteomyelitis, PMR monitoring
or Temporal Arteritis. Any requests where clinical details are not provided
or differ from these will not be processed without discussion between the
requesting clinician and the Laboratory.

Contact Information

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