Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. ESR test isn’t a stand-alone diagnostic tool, but it can help your doctor diagnose or monitor the progress of an inflammatory disease.

SPECIMEN: 3 mL (1 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
STABILITY: Room: 2 hrs; Refrigerated: 72 hrs; Frozen: NA
REPORT: Daily
USAGE: ESR is an acute phase reactant which indicates presence and intensity of an inflammatory process.It is never diagnostic of a specific disease. It is used to monitor the course or response to treatment of certain diseases. Extremely high levels are found in cases of malignancy, hematologic diseases, collagen disorders and renal diseases.

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