Sedrate

Test Code
ESR


CPT Codes
85652

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (Lavender) Tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, Fibrinated, Hemolyzed, Incorrect collection site


Reference Range
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Reference Ranges:
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Minutes 50 Years Female 0 20 mm/hr
50 Years 150 Years Female 0 30 mm/hr
0 Minutes 50 Years Male 0 15 mm/hr
50 Years 150 Years Male 0 20 mm/hr

MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory Reference Ranges:
Age Range Sex Reference Low Reference High
0 Minutes 18 Years Female 0 10 mm/hr
18 Years 150 Years Female 0 15 mm/hr
0 Minutes 150 Years Male 0 10 mm/hr


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: April 24, 2025


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.