Sedimentation Rate-Westergren (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000168


Alias/See Also
LAB322: Sedimentation Rate | LABCORP EAP: 005215


CPT Codes
85652x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen Whole blood Volume 1 mL Minimum Volume 0.1 mL Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; capillary puncture: three microhematocrit tubes. May also use blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Storage Instructions Room temperature


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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