Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Order Code: ESR
Epic Lab Code: LAB1035
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Minimum:
1.5 mL
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Men: 0-15 mm/hr; women: 0-20 mm/hr (Westergren method)
Comments:
Must be received in the laboratory within 2 hours of drawing.
Methodology:
Westergren
CPT Code:
85651
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery