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Westergren Sedimentation Rate

Test Code
WESR


Alias/See Also
Sed Rate, ESR, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, sedrate


CPT Codes
85651

Preferred Specimen
EDTA (LAV)


Specimen Stability
Store at 2-80 C and test within 12 hours.  Bring to room temperature before testing.


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


Methodology
Sediplast Westergren sedimentation

Setup Schedule
24X7


Reference Range
Gender Age Result
  0-1 year 0-2 mm/hr
  1-15 years 3-13 mm/hr
Male 15-50 years 0-15 mm/hr
Male > 50 years 0-20 mm/hr
Female 15-50 years 0-20 mm/hr
Femaile > 50 years 0-30 mm/hr


Clinical Significance
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is a relatively simple, inexpensive, non-specific test that has been used for many years to help detect inflammation associated with conditions such as infections, cancers, and autoimmune diseases.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory



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.