| EX0613 ESR; ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (1.5 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
72 hrs |
NA |
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| Method: |
Capillary Photometry / Westergren |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
ESR is an acute phase reactant that indicates the presence and intensity of an inflammatory process. It is never diagnostic of a specific disease. It is used to monitor the course or response to treatment of certain diseases. Extremely high levels are found in cases of malignancy, hematologic diseases, collagen disorders, and renal diseases. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. |
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