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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood

Additional Codes

LAB1788

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Venipuncture

Container

Purple Top EDTA

Specimen Type

EDTA whole Blood

Minimum Volume

1ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 24 hours
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) N/A

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Male Female
0 up to 50 years 0-15 mm/hr 0-20 mm/hr
50 years up to unspecified 0-20 mm/hr 0-30 mm/hr

 

Reportable Units

mm/hr

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, Clotted, Contaminated, Improperly Labeled

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: Within 1 hour of arrival to lab
Routine: Within 4 hours of arrival to lab
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Hematology
Methodology/Method Description Alcor MiniiSED

CPT Codes

85652

Last review/edit date

2025