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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood

Methodology

Sedimat ESR System

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 3 hours of the draw to allow time for testing. The specimen is acceptable for testing only within a four hour time frame.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)Specimen

Volume: 3 mLCollection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Avoid hemolyzed specimen.

3. Testing cannot be performed on clotted samples

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reference Values

Males: Children: 0-10 mm/hour, Adults: 1-15 mm/hour

Females: Children: 0-10 mm/hour, Adults: 0-20 mm/hour

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday, available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85652

Test Order Code

LAB547