Test Code ESR Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Hematology
Methodology
Westergren
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Reference Values
Males
0-50 years: 0-15 mm/hour
50-150 years: 0-20 mm/hour
Females
0-50 years: 0-20 mm/hour
50-150 years: 0-25 mm/hour
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2 hours
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85651
LOINC Code Information
Name |
LOINC Code |
ESR |
30341-2
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