Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Label Mnemonic:	ESR
Epic code:	LAB1035
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	85651

Specimen(s):

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

Lavender top tube 4 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

4 mL full draw in lavender top tube

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Men: 0-15 mm/hr; women: 0-20 mm/hr

Comments:

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.

Methodology:

Spectrophotometric

Instructions:

Stability: 24 hours at 2-8°C or 4 hours @ room temperature.

Sample Processing:

Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate, 2-8°C.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

85651