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Test Code ESR SEDIMENTATION RATE, AUTOMATED

EPIC Test ID

1230100230

Test Synonyms

SED RATE|ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE|ESR

Collection Requirements

Please draw one EDTA (Lavender) tube, at least half full (minimum volume required is 500ul).

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Testing should be performed within 24 hours of venipuncture, refrigerated or room temperature.  If refrigerated, sample must be at room temperature (15 minutes) before testing.  Specimen cannot be clotted or hemolyzed.  Do NOT mix vigorously.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

CMH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

DVH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

BGH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Hematology

BGH Hematology

CMH Hematology

DVH Hematology

CPT Code

85652

Loinc

30341-2

EAP

LAB322