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Sedimentation Rate, Automated

Test Code
LAB322


Preferred Specimen
4 mL Lavender (EDTA)


Instructions
Transport 2 ml whole blood.
Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Ambient 6 hours; Refrigerate 12 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
EDTA collection tube not 4 mL; Frozen


Methodology
Sedimat 15



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.