Sedimentation Rate (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100230

Alias/See Also

LAB322: Sedimentation Rate | SED RATE|ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE|ESR

CPT Codes
85652x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: EDTA ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Blood tubes must be filled to the stated volume. Over- or under-filled tubes will be rejected. Deliver to lab immediately, do NOT expose tubes to ice or cold. Adult: 2.7 mL exactly in (Lt blue tube) *Pediatric: 1.8 mL exactly in pediatric coag tube*

Transport Temperature

Specimen Stability: 4 hrs if unheparinized patient; if patient is on heparin specimen MUST be spun within 1 hr of collection and tested within 4 hrs of collection. (room temp. or refrigerated) For transport and testing beyond 4 hrs, use double spin technique, and freeze plasma. Samples frozen at -20 C stable for two weeks. -70 C stable for 12 months. Maintain frozen during shipment. All blue tubes must be filled with 2.7 mls of blood to maintain the proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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