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SEDIMENTATION RATE, AUTOMATED

Test Code
LAB322


Alias/See Also
SED RATE, ESR, ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE


CPT Codes
85652

Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 4 hour of draw. Minimum of 1.0 ml EDTA lavender top tube.


Transport Container
Lavender top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Photometric rheoscope

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
SED RATE, AUTOMATED mm/hr Males     0 - 50 years: 0 - 15
                 > 50 years: 0 - 20
Females 0 - 50 years: 0 - 20
                 > 50 years: 0 - 30


Clinical Significance
Erythrocytes will settle more rapidly when certain pathological conditions, particularly inflammation, are present. ESR is a nonspecific response to tissue damage.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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