Sedimentation rate

Alphabetical Test listing

Sedimentation rate-12710

Test name:

Sedimentation rate

Test number:

12710

Excellian order number:

LAB12710

Abbreviation:

ESR

Alternate names:

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Sed rate

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

4.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate collection container:

BD MAP Tube (EDTA)

(For Allina Health Hospital sites only)

Alternate specimen volume:

0.5 mL

Alternate collection instructions:

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.

Alternate transport container:

BD MAP Tube (EDTA)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 24 hours

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

Ambient - 4 hours

Specimen retention time:

5 days

Reason for rejection:

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

Performing lab:

AHL - Hematology: H

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Photometric Rheoscope

Reference ranges:

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

CPT codes:

85652

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

03/20/2024

Review date:

01/03/2024