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Test 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.
| Code |
AT4820 |
| Category |
ESR; WESTERGREN |
| Specimen |
2 mL (1.5 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. |
| Stability Room |
6 Hrs |
| Stability Refrigerated |
72 hrs |
| Stability Frozen |
DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Method |
Westergren Method |