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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESR
₱45
CLINICAL USE
Non-specific marker of underlying inflammation.
Used in diagnosis of diseases such as multiple myeloma, temporal arteritis, autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic kidney disease).
Used in diagnosis of diseases such as multiple myeloma, temporal arteritis, autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic kidney disease).
SPECIMEN
Whole blood
Lavender Top (K2/K3 EDTA) / Black Top (Na Oxalate)
Lavender Top (K2/K3 EDTA) / Black Top (Na Oxalate)
VOLUME
2.0 ml
TURN-AROUND TIME
Routine:
2 hours
2 hours
NOTES
N/A