ESR Tube




ESR Tube (Sodium citrate 4:1) 

Cap Color: Black

Label Color: Black

Volume: 1.6mL,2mL

Specification: 8*120mm/13*75mm

Material: PET/Glass 

Additive: Sodium Citrate 4:1

Storage: Stored at 10-30°C (50‒86℉). 

1)  Usage: 

  • ESR tubes are used for collection and anti-coagulation of blood specimens for erythrocyte sedimentation rate test. ESR measurements refer to the Westergren method. The blood to additive ratio is 4 parts blood to 1 parts additive. While using the 2mL specification tube, immediately after the blood collection, gently invert the tube for 5-8 times.

2)Limitation: 

  • The tubes are not suitable for patients with chyle blood, the instrument might not be able to read the blood sedimentation rate.