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HelpTEST ID ESR ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTARY RATE (ESR)
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Hematology
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender EDTA
Acceptable: None
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Collection Instructions: To prevent clotting, invert tube 8-10 times allowing anticoagulant to thoroughly mix with specimen.
Note-Two full EDTA microcontainers need to be submitted to meet the minimum acceptable volume requirements.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Refrigerated(preferred) | 24 hours |
| Ambient | 2 hours | |
| Frozen | Do Not Freeze |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day