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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Source  
Mnemonic  
Specimen Requirements There are two test methodologies used to perform an ESR dependent on the testing location. The specimen requirements differ between these two methods.


If the test is collected at a Patient Service Centre or by Mobile Collection Services or is routed to the DSC:

        Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Automated




If the test is collected for testing at an RRL or for STAT testing at a Health Centre Testing Lab:

        Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Manual
 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information   
Testing Location Hematology-All Sites 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval  


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