Test Code ESR Sedimentation Rate, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Photometric

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Black top (exCyte tube) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer

Specimen Volume: Full tube/Microtainer

Specimen Rejection:

1. Hemolyzed

2. Clotted

3. Diluted with intravenous fluid

4. Tube not filled with minimum volume

Ambient

Males

<50 years: 0-15 mm/hour

50-80 years: 0-20 mm/hour

>80 years: 0-30 mm/hour

Females

<50 years: 0-30 mm/hour

>50 years: 0-50 mm/hour

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours