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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
Special Collection Notes
Mix sample well after collection to prevent specimen clotting.
Processing Instructions
Mix well after collection.
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store and send sample refrigerated on wet ice via courier.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 8 hours
TAT
Routine: 60 Minutes
STAT: 30 Minutes
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
CPT
85652