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Sedimentation Rate
MessageTest performed at York Hospital Laboratory.
Test Code
SED
Alias/See Also
ESR
CPT Codes
85651
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Whole Blood
Transport Container
Lavender Top EDTA Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Not recommended
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimen
Clotted specimen
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Westergren
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Next Day
Available STAT 1/2 Hour
Available STAT 1/2 Hour
Reference Range
|
Male (mm/hr) |
Female (mm/hr) |
|
|---|---|---|
| 0-6 Years | 0 - 9 | 0 - 9 |
| 7-12 Years | 0 - 12 | 0 - 12 |
| Adult <50 Years | 0 - 15 | 0 - 20 |
| Adult >50 Years | 0 - 20 | 0 - 30 |
Clinical Significance
The sed rate is used to determine the presence of one or more types of conditions, including infections, tumors, inflammation, and those leading to the breakdown or decreased function of tissue or organs (denerative), and/or to monitor the progress of disease or effect of therapy.
