Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD53843Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Sed Rate by Modified Westergren
Also known as: WSR, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR, Zeta Rate, Sedimentation Rate
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) by the modified Westergren method is useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and serves as an index of disease severity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Patients with polycythemia and many hemoglobin abnormalities may have depressed sed rates whereas patients with anemia may have elevated sed rates.
Test Details
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
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