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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood

Additional Codes

LAB1788

Collection Method

Venous Draw

Minimum Volume

1ml

Container

Purple (EDTA)

Acceptable Specimens

Purple (EDTA)

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

Specimen Stability

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

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

Feb 2024