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SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR)

Test Code
ESR


Preferred Specimen
Blood


Instructions
Deliver to lab as soon as possible.filled up to line on tube


Transport Container
Excyte ESR Vacuum Tube
Lavender top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Drawn in Lavendar EDTA tube:  24 hours Refrigerated
Drawn in Excyte Tube :  4 hours at Room Temperature or 12 hours Refrigerated




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.