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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Alias

ESR

Sed rate

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Lavender EDTA tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Lavender EDTA

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube

Units

mm/hr

Reference Ranges

Adult Male

Age Normal Range
0 minutes - 1 day 0 - 2 mm/hr
1 day - 18 years 3 - 13 mm/hr
18 years - 50 years 1 - 15 mm/hr
>50 years 1 - 20 mm/hr

Adult Female

Age Normal Range
0 minutes - 1 day 0 - 2 mm/hr
1 day - 18 years 3 - 13 mm/hr
18 years - 50 years 1 - 20 mm/hr
>50 years 1 - 30 mm/hr

Critical Values

N/A

 

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 12 hours
Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description ESR STAT 6 - Optical readings

 

CPT Code(s)

85652

Panel Components

N/A