Sign in →

Test Code LAB4187 SEDIMENTATION RATE

Important Note

MICROTAINERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE TUBE TYPE FOR SEDIMENTATION RATE TESTING.

Specimen Type

EDTA Whole Blood (Lavender Top Tube)

Specimen Volume

4 mL

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Refrigerated/Room Temperature: 24 hours

Reference Ranges

Sed Rate mm/h

      Male  0-15

      Female 0-25

Synonyms

ESR; Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Test Components

Sed Rate, mm/h.

CPT Codes

85652