- ESR
Sedimentation Rate
Specimen:
Test Code
ESR
Specimen Name
Sedimentation Rate
Collect
1-EDTA
Submit
4 mLs (Min: 2 mLs) Whole Blood Refrigerate
Special Handling
Testing must be completed within 12 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated 12 hours; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Manual Method Westergren
Performed
Daily
Reported
1 day
CPT Codes
- 85651
Components
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Additional Information
Specimen must be received and set up in lab withing 12 hours of collection.
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