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Test Code ESR Sedimentation Rate (Whole Blood) (Test Code – ESR)

Preferred Specimen

K2 EDTA - Lavender

Specimen Volume and Collection Instructions

3.0 mL Lavender top tube.

Gently invert the tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection to ensure proper mixing of blood and anticoagulant.

Specimen Handling Instructions

Transport Specimen ambient.  Frozen specimens are not acceptable.

Stat Turn-around Time:

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time:

Inpatients: 4 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Outpatients: 24 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory

Reference Ranges

Some Reference Ranges are age and/or gender dependent.  Please see report for complete details.

Performing Laboratory and Stability

4 hour Stability

12 hour Stability

24 hour Stability

MH – Massena Hospital

CPH – Canton – Potsdam Hospital

CSH – Clifton Springs Hospital

 

GH – Gouverneur Hospital

Elmgrove – Outpatient Laboratory

 

 

NWCH – Newark Wayne Community Hospital

 

 

RGH – Rochester General Hospital

 

 

UMMC – United Memorial Medical Center

 

 

UH – Unity Hospital

CPT Code

85652

LOINC Code:

82477-1