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Test Code SEDIMENTATION RATE (Modified WESTERGREN) SEDIMENTATION RATE (WESTERGREN)

Department

Hematology

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Method

Centrifugation and Photometric Analysis (ESR Stat Plus) or Photometrical Syllectometry (iSED)

Container

EDTA (lavender-top)

Special Requirements

Test must be performed within 6 hours of collection at room temp.

Standard Volume

5ml

Minimum Volume

 0.6 ml

Pediatric Volume

0.5ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

24 hours

Stability Room Temp

6 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

85652

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

SEDIMINTATION RATE