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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
| Test Name: | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB322 | ||
| CPT Code: | 85652 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Whole blood (microtainers not acceptable); 2.0 mL minimum volume | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is purple (lavender). | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 1 hour | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic, clotted. | ||
| Reference Range: | Neonates, 0 to 1 month: | 0-2 mm/hr | |
| Children, 1 month - 16 yrs: | 0-13 mm/hr | ||
| Female, 16 - 50 yrs: | < 20 mm/hr | ||
| Female, > 50 years: | < 30 mm/hr | ||
| Male, 16 - 50 yrs: | < 15 mm/hr | ||
| Male, > 50 yrs: | < 20 mm/hr | ||
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