Sedimentation Rate

Test Code

LAB322

CPT Codes
85652

Preferred Specimen

One lavender top tube
Pediatric: One lavendar top microtainer

Minimum Volume

1mL blood (Adult)
0.5mL blood (Pediatric)

Specimen Stability

Ambient:3 hours
Refrigerated: 12 hours

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

Clotted specimen or questionable specimen integrity due to improper collection.

Methodology
Centrifugation and spectrometry

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

Male: 0-15 mm/hr
Female: 0-20 mm/hr

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.