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Sed Rate by Modified Westergren : 809

Test Code
SEDRT or 809


Alias/See Also
ESR


CPT Codes
85652

Transport Container
Specimen
Whole blood:  Full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
  
Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Samples >24 hours old, Clotted


Methodology
Modified Westergren

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
                    Male                    Female


≤50 Years ≤15 mm/h ≤20 mm/h


>50 Years  ≤20 mm/h ≤30 mm/h



Clinical Significance
Useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and as an index of disease severity. 


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.