Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Test Code
ESR
Description
Collect
Whole blood in a Lavender top tube [EDTA].
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Do not centrifuge.
Preferred volume: 4 mL whole blood
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL whole blood
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on an ice pack. DO NOT freeze sample.
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Wintrobe
Reported
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core LabSynonyms
Sed Rate (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate);Wintrobe (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
Related Tests
Rheumatology/Arthritis, ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (CCP), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)
Reference Interval
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mm/Hour |
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Newborn - 49 years |
0-15 |
0-20 |
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50+ years |
0-20 |
0-30 |
CPT Code
85652