Haematology
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Name |
ESR |
Alternative name/Profile |
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
4mL Purple EDTA |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
2hrs |
Availability |
On Request Available to SJH patients, GPs, and External Hospitals. |
Notes |
Can be performed on same sample as FBC. Purpose of test: The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a widely used laboratory test for monitoring the course of infections, inflammatory diseases, and some types of cancer. Red cell sedimentation is accelerated by an increase in the plasma concentration of acute phase proteins.
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Reference range |
Female: 0-20 mm/hr Male: 0-15 mm/hr |
Last updated |
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:02:09 GMT |