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HelpTest Code LAB000249425 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
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| EPIC Test Codes | |
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| LAB000249425 | ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE |
Reporting Title
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Methodology
Rheology Technology
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
*Microtainer not acceptable*
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated ≤48 hours/Ambient ≤28hours
Reference Values
Males < 50 years of age: < 15 mm/hr
Males ≥ 50 years of age: < 20 mm/hr
Females < 50 years of age: < 20 mm/hr
Females ≥ 50 years of age: < 30 mm/h
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85652