Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Order Name
ESR
Revision Date 11/13/2019
Revision Date 11/13/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (1.0 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | BD Microtainer EDTA | |
| Alternate 1 | 4.0 mL (1.0 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | Lavender Top K2 EDTA | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Testing should occur within 2 hours of collection. If stored at 2-6o C, specimen may be tested up to 24 hours if brought to room temperature and mixed well prior to testing. Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 24 Hours Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 2 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 1 Hour |
| Notes | Stability: Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 24 Hours Frozen: Unacceptable |
| CPT Code(s) | 85652 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Hematopathology |