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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive be refrigerated and arrive in laboratory within 8 hours of draw.

 

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 4-mL tube of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.

Note: Label specimen appropriately.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

Females: 0-20 mm/hour

Males: 0-13 mm/hour

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85652