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