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Sed Rate (ESR)
Ordered Test Code:
ESR
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Sed Rate (ESR) |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | ESR |
| Specimen Collection Tube | Full/EDTA/Whole Blood |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours |
| Collection Instructions | Whole blood: Full EDTA (lavender-top) tube. If multiple tests are ordered, please submit a separate tube for this test. |
Clinical Significance
Useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and as an index of disease severity. CRP is also useful in monitoring inflammatory disease states.
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