Test Directory
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Containers - Adult
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
From Monday 05/02/2024: 2.6ml red topped EDTA tube
Additive per Container
EDTA K3E |
Containers - Child
|
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
|
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
ESR (mm/hr) Normal Range:
Male = 0-10
Female = 3-15
Children = 0-15
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 recieved 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 for patients with clinical details of TA, giant cell arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica.
General additional information
The new tube type (2.6ml EDTA - red top) will take effect from 05/2/2024