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Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Additional Codes

LAB322

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Optical

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume 1.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Outpatient specimens should be refrigerated at 2° C to 8° C, or placed in a cooler with an icepack. May be tested up to 12 hours from initial draw time.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Within 4 hours

Reference Values

0 minutes-1 day             Female    0-2

1 day-18 years               Female    3-13

18 years - 50 years        Female   1-20

50 years-150 years        Female   1-30

 

0 minutes-1day              Male       0-2

1 day-18 years               Male       3-13

18 years - 50 years        Male      1-15

50 years-150 years        Male      1-20

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
85652

 

Stability

Room temperature:  8 hours 

Refrigerated/cooler-ice pack transport:  12 hours