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HelpTest Code LAB1152 Sed Rate
Aliases
ESR
Performing Section
Hematology/Coag
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA
Specimen Volume
Preferred: mL
Minimum: mL
Processing Instructions
Mix well after collection.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store and send sample refrigerated on wet ice via courier.
TAT
Routine: 60 Minutes
STAT: 30 Minutes
CPT
85652
Special Collection Notes
Mix sample well after collection to prevent specimen clotting.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Test Components
Sed Rate
Reference Range
Female0-20 mm/Hr
Male
0-1 Month: 0-20mm/Hr
1 Month and up: 0-15 mm/Hr