Sedimentation rate-12710

Test info

  
Sedimentation rate
  
12710
  
LAB12710
  
ESR
  
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Sed rate

Specimen

  
Whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  
3.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

BD MAP Tube (EDTA)

(For Allina Health Hospital sites only)

  
0.5 mL
  
  • BD MAP tubes must be collected with a venipuncture technique.  Do not collect from a heel or finger stick.
  • Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion to prevent clotting.
  

BD MAP Tube (EDTA)

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 24 hours

Add-on testing may be requested up to 24 hours if sample is refrigerated.

Ambient - 4 hours

  
5 days
  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Clotted specimen
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Hemolysis
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage/transport temperature

Performance

  
AHL - Hematology: H
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Photometric Rheoscope 

Clinical and Interpretive info

  
 Age  Sex  Range  (mm/hr)
 0 - 50 yrs  Male  <15
 0 - 50 yrs  Female  <20
 >50 yrs  Male  <20
 >50 yrs  Female  <30

Newborn to puberty

  3-13
Newborn (0-28 days)  

0-2

 

Reference

Wheeler M, Thomas, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology and Immunology.  Baylor College of Medicine, February 15, 2012:  emedicine.medscape.com/article/2085201-overview

Billing

  
85652

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
03/20/2024
  
01/03/2024