Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Blood

Methodology

Munson Healthcare Laboratories (except Grayling): Photometrical rheology

Grayling Hospital Laboratory : Infrared Light (Streck Auto Plus)

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL of EDTA whole blood

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Reference Values for Munson Healthcare Laboratories except Grayling:

Newborn to 15 years of age: 3-13 mm/ hour.

Men 15-49 years old: <15 mm/ hour.

Men ≥ 50 years old: <20 mm/ hour

Female 15-49 years old: <20 mm/ hour.

Female ≥ 50 years old: <30 mm/ hour

Reference Value for Grayling Hospital Laboratory only: 1-20 mm/hr

Monday through Sunday

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