The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Order Code: ESR
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or IPR Req 		  Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen
 
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube (EDTA) 


Minimum:


1.5 ml


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Testing Schedule:


24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.


Analytic Time:


2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


Men: 0-15 mm/hr;  women: 0-20 mm/hr (Westergren method)


Comments:


Must be received in the laboratory within 2 hours of drawing.


Methodology:


Westergren


CPT Code:


85651


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 08/19/2008

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