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