Test Directory
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Containers - Adult
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
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Volume Range
From Monday 05/02/2024: 2.6ml red topped EDTA tube
Additive per Container
EDTA K3E |
Containers - Child
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S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
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Volume Range
From Monday 05/02/2024: 2.6ml Red EDTA tube must also be sent for paediatric requests due to volume of blood required to perform the test.
Additive per Container
EDTA K3E |
Reference ranges
Test | 17-50 Years | 50-61 Years | 61-70 Years | >70 Years |
ESR (male) mm/hr | ≤ 10 | ≤ 12 | ≤ 14 | ≤ 30 |
ESR (female) mm/hr | ≤ 12 | ≤ 19 | ≤ 20 | ≤ 35 |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Sample MUST be received within 24 hours of collection
Sample storage arrangements
Optimally test is performed within 4 hours of collection.
Special instructions for collection
Please fill tube to the requisite level.
How to request
Request form, GP ICE or Trak ordering
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00, Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00.
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The laboratory will telephone results of >70mm/hr.
Static information/disclaimer
This test is currently unaccredited by UKAS.
General additional information
The new tube type (2.6ml EDTA - red top) will take effect from 05/2/2024