Specimen

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

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 4 hours of drawing.

Methodology:

Westergren

CPT Code:

85651

See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery