Additional Information:
Aliases
- Sedimentation rate
- Sed rate
- Westergren sedimentation rate
- ESR
UFHPL Epic order code: LAB547
CPT Code(s):
85651
Specimen Requirements:
Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA)
Sample Volume: 1.5 mL
Storage:
- Ambient: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
Unacceptable Conditions:
- Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens
- Frozen specimens
Specimen Retention Time: 5 days
Use:
This test is used to detect inflammation associated with infections, cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Methodology:
Visual identification
Reported:
Within 24 hours
Reference Values:
- Male: 0 – 10 mm/hr
- Female: 0 – 20 mm/hr