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Test Code LAB322 Sedimentation Rate, Automated

Clinical Information

Non-specific marker of inflammation.

Synonym

  • ESR

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Clotted specimens

Reference Values

FEMALE MALE
0-49 years: <20 mm/hr
50-84 years: <30 mm/hr
85+ years: <42 mm/hr
0-49 years: <15 mm/hr
50-84 years: <20 mm/hr
85+ years: <30 mm/hr

Method Description

Westergren

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Sedimentation Rate, Automated

CPT Code Information

85652

LOINC Code Information

4537-7