ESR

Message

Performing Lab: All Sites

Test Code

0017

Alias/See Also

Sunquest: ESR; Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

CPT Codes
85652

Preferred Specimen

HP Clinics, Central MN Clinic, Hudson, Lakeview, Westfields: 4.0 mL EDTA whole blood (lavender-top) tube
Regions: 2.0 mL EDTA whole blood (lavender-top)

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Instructions

Specimen type and stability is method dependent. Refer to site-specific instructions

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours (HP Clinics, Central MN Clinic, Hudson, Westfields)
Refrigerated: 8 hours (Regions) 6 hours (Lakeview)
Room Temp: 4 Hours (Hudson)

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

Clotted, Hemolyzed, Capillary specimens

Methodology
HP Clinics, Central MN Clinic, Hudson, Lakeview, Westfields: Westergren
Regions: Centrifugation & photometric principles with ESR Stat Plus

Setup Schedule

Hospital: Daily
Clinics: Monday - Friday

Report Available

Same Day

Reference Range

Males: 0 - 15 mm/hour
Females: 0 - 20 mm/hour

Clinical Significance

Monitor therapy in inflammatory diseases, reflects acute phase reactant levels. Screen and follow rheumatoid diseases.

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.