Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESR is a useful indication of the presence and intensity of an inflammatory process. It is not diagnostic of a particular disease. It rises with age and in anaemia.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0047 |
| Additional Information | Test can only be added to samples within 24hrs of collection IF the sample has been stored at room temperature |
| Turn Around | A&E 2 hours Day case 4hours In patient 24 hours Out patients 24 hours GP 24 hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | A single paediatric tube does NOT contain sufficient blood for this test Please sent 2 correctly filled 1.3ml Greiner purple top paediatric tubes for childred One correctly filled EDTA adult tube Instructions for lab staff standard lab processing no special requirments |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mm/h |
| IP Acute TAT | 2 hours |
| IP Routine TAT | 4 hours |
| Telepath | ESRL |
| ICE Codes | LESR |
