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5354 Gulf Drive New Port Richey, FL 34652

Test Code

85652

CTP Code(s)

85652
Clinical Significance

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate also know as ESR or Sed-Rate is a test used to evaluate the nonspecific activity of infections, inflammatory states, plasma cell dyscrasias and, autoimmune disorders.

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Test Details

Includes

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Modified Westergren

Methodology

Modified Westergren; automated

Reference Range(s)
  • Male: 0 to 50 years: 0−15 mm/hour, 50 years and older: 0−30 mm/hour
  • Female: 0 to 50 years: 0−32 mm/hour, 50 years and older: 0−40 mm/hour
Alternative Name(s)

Sed-Rate, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR, Westergren Sedimentation Rate

Performing Laboratory

Mainstream Diagnostic Laboratory, 5354 Gulf Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34652

LOINC codes

4537-7

Preferred Specimen(s)

Whole blood

Alternative Specimen(s)

None

Minimum Volume

2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Collection Instructions

Invert tube immediately 8 to 10 times once tube is filled at time of collection.

Transport Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated - 24 hours

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis; clotted specimen; underfilled tube; specimen older than 24 hours; improper labeling; transfer tubes with whole blood; specimen received in any anticoagulant other than EDTA; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; patient specimen with presence of cold agglutinins or cryoglobulins; specimen received with plasma removed.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Reference ranges serve as a general guideline. The laboratory report will contain the most current interpretaion.

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