All tests · Inflammatory & Other Chemistry · Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Above the range
Normal range ≤ 20 (age/sex-dependent) mm/hr (0-20 mm/hr SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
Above the range
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The standard teaching reference range for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is ≤ 20 (age/sex-dependent) mm/hr in conventional units, or 0-20 mm/hr in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | ≤ 20 (age/sex-dependent) mm/hr |
| SI range | 0-20 mm/hr |
| Panel | Inflammatory & Other Chemistry |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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