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HelpCatalog ID ESR Auto Sedimentation Rate
CPOE Test Name
Sed Rate Auto; ESR Auto
Synonyms
Sed Rate, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Requirements
Lavendar Top (EDTA ) tube; 1.0 mL blood for venipuncture, 500µL for capillary EDTA microtainer collection
Storage and Transport
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; specimen more than 4 hours old; insufficient quantity; specimen received in microtainer; improper labeling
Reference Range
Pediatrics (age 0 – 13 years) <19mm/hr; Male 13-50 years old <21 mm/hr; Male 50-120 years old <26; Female 13 – 50 years old <26mm/hr; Females 50 – 120 years old <36 mm/hr;
Turn Around Time
2 hours
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
CPT/HCPCS Code
85651
CPT / HCPCS Code
85651