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Test Code ESR Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Hematology

Methodology

ESR STAT 6

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of collection (12 hours refrigerated).

 

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Reference Values

Males

0-15 mm/hour

Females

0-20 mm/hour

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

2 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85652

LOINC Code Information

Name

LOINC Code

ESR

30341-2