Sedimentation Rate

Test Code

ESR

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB547

erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

CPT Codes
85652

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Collection Container: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

^NEW!
For capillary collections, use the BD Microtainer MAP Microtube for Automated Processes.

Instructions

For IMG Sites: For samples collected before noon, an on-demand courier should be requested. All collections after noon should be stored in the refrigerator until closing. Place samples in a red STAT bag and leave in the box with an ice pack.

Transport Container

Do not centrifuge
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 hours ^NEW!
Refrigerated: 24 hours ^NEW!
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

^NEW!
BD Microtainer tubes are unacceptable.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1 day

Reference Range

Male: 0 - 10 mm/hr
Female: 0 - 20 mm/hr

Performing Laboratory
Inova Laboratories
2832 Juniper Street
Fairfax, VA 22031

Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, June 22, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.