17th December 2021
Changes to Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) reference range
Change planned for 4th January 2022
Please note from 4th January 2022 there will be a change to the reference ranges for the ESR test. Currently the UHNM reference range for all ESRs is 1-20 mm/hr. These will now be reported as age and gender specific as below –
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Test |
Reference range |
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Age |
Female |
Male |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
< 16yrs |
1-8 mm/hr |
1-8 mm/hr |
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16 - 60yrs |
2 -16 mm/hr |
2 -10 mm/hr |
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> 60yrs |
2 -20 mm/hr |
2 -18 mm/hr |
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