Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

ESR, Sed Rate

TEST CODE

300259

CPT

85652

Expected
Turnaround Time

Within 1 Day

Patient Preparation

Lab Charge

$6.75

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

EDTA Whole Blood

Volume

3.0 mL / 1.0 mL min

Container

Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube

Preparation

Draw blood in Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube. Invert tube 8 - 10 times immediately after draw.

Stability

Refrigerated, 1 Days

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated

Methodology

Rejection Criteria

Received after 1 day refrigerated. Whole Blood clotted. Hemolyzed sample. Improper labeling. Incorrect collection container. Underfilled tube.

Test Code

Test Name

LOINC

300259

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

4537-7