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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 by laboratory staff at any site except ACH:

     Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Automated



If the test is collected at ACH, or if the test is collected at an acute care hospital or at an Urgent Care Centre by non-laboratory staff or at an Extra-Regional site:
    
     Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Manual
Specimen Handling
Additional Information  
Testing Location Hematology-All Sites
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval