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Excyte M Automated ESR AnalyzerPerforming Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole bloodContainer/Tube: Lavender top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: If delay in testing >4 hours is anticipated, refrigerate specimen until transport to the laboratory. Specimen stable refrigerated at 2° to 8° C for 24 hours.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated OK, if delay in testing greater than 4 hours is anticipated, refrigerate specimen for transport to the lab.Reference Values
Male: 0-10 mm/hrFemale: 0-20 mm/hr
Children under 3 and adults over 65: 0-20 mm/hr