- Test Name
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- Aliases
- ESR
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ESR
- LOINC Test Code
- 30341-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Non-specific second-line test for evaluating inflammatory/rheumatologic/neoplastic states.
- Reorder interval
- 7 Days
- TAT
- 3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
- By Rheumatologist
- By Orthopedic Surgeon
- By Clinical Hematologist
- Under direction of Rheumatologist or Clinical Hematologist and completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- Complete and submit LTSA form.
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Must be tested within 4 hrs of collection if at room termperature (18 – 25ºC) or within 12 hrs if refrigerated at 4ºC.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only
- Last Updated
- 29-Aug-19