SED RATE (ESR) (SED)

Test Code
LAB322


Alias/See Also
SED


CPT Codes
85651

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender top


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Reference Range
Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone, North Fulton, Paulding, Windy Hill:
Female

0-1 mo: 0-1 mm/hr
1 mo-49y: 0-19 mm/hr
50y-84y: 0-29 mm/hr
85y and older: 0-41 mm/hr

Male
0-1 mo: 0-1 mm/hr
1 mo-49y: 0-14 mm/hr
50y-84y: 0-19 mm/hr
85y and older: 0-29 mm/hr




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.