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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Test Code:

HA0220

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

EDTA Tube

Specimen Requirement

EDTA Whole Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric and Neonate: 500 ul
Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Send to laboratory as soon as possible after blood collection at room temperature.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 hr
Routine: 2 - 3 hrs

Reference Value(s)

Age Group Gender Reference Intervals (mm/hr)
All ages Male 1 - 10
0 -  50 years Female 3 - 15
50 years and above Female 3 - 20

Reference intervals are adopted from Haematology Laboratory, SGH. (Yr 2014)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Haematology

Contact Number

6394 1373

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

The analysis method involves centrifugation which has a potential risk of aerosolisation.  Haematologist approval is required to perform the test on highly infectious cases (confirmed / suspected).

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) HA0220
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