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ESR
Test CodeESR
Alias/See Also
Sed rate/ Westergren Sedimentation Rate
CPT Codes
85651
Preferred Specimen
2.0 ml of whole blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of whole blood in EDTA (lavendar top tube) or 0.3 mL of whole blood in EDTA microtainer
Instructions
Specimen must be set up within 12 hours at room temp or when maintained at 2-8 degrees C. Microtainers are acceptable.
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender top)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 12 hours
Methodology
Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine 4 hours. Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
