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:
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| 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.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.