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Test Code ESR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Sed Rate (aka ESR)
Sunquest Order Code: ESR
Px Order Code: LAB2483

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Lavender

Minimum Collection Volume

2 mL

Reference Range

Newborn infants

0-3 mm/hour

Children

0-10 mm/hour

Women <50 Y

0-20 mm/hour

Women 50-64Y

0-30 mm/hour

Women 65-79

0-53 mm/hour

Men <50Y

0-15 mm/hour

Men >50Y

0-20 mm/hour

Men 65-79Y

0-30 mm/hour

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

An increase in the sedimentation rate is an indicator of
inflammation.

Rejection Criteria

Clotted

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

12 Hours

Specimen Stability

12 Hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH – Hematology

CPT Code

85651

LOINC Code

30341-2

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Test must be run within 12 hours of draw.