Test Information:
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test is used to detect and monitor inflammation and roμghly estimate its intensity. This test measures how rapidly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a blood sample in a period of 1 hour. It is functional in the diagnosis of several inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, infections, temporal arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, or certain malignancies.
Specimen Container:
Black Top Tube (Sodium Citrate)
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- In the absence of BLACK TOP tube, 4cc EDTA tube may used as alternative.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 24 hours - Storage: 18 to 24°C
Stability: 4 hours
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C – 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 Hours