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HelpTest Code LAB322 Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
ESR Stat Plus (centrifugation and laser optic principles)
Literature References:
User Manual: HemaTechnologies, Inc., ver. 3.53
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time (STAT, Routine)
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85652
Reference Values
Males
18 - 50 years: 1-15 mm/hour
≥ 50 years: 1-20 mm/hour
Females
18 - 50 years: 1-20 mm/hour
≥ 50 years: 1-30 mm/hour
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
8 hours at ambient temperature
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood | 30341-2 |