Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB322
  • Soft Test Code:
  • ESR
Alternate Names
  • ESR
  • Sed Rate
  • Sedimentation Rate
  • Westergren
  • WSR

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Collection requirements for ESR are by venipuncture or line draw. Capillary samples are NOT acceptable.

Mix by inversion

Do not centrifuge


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient: 4 Hours
  • Refrigerated: 24 Hours

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Male: 
< 50 years: 0 - 15 mm/hr
= > 50 years: 0 - 20 mm/hr

Female: 
< 50 years: 0 - 20 mm/hr
= > 50 years: 0 - 30 mm/hr


Methodology:
  • Photometric Rheology

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Hematology
Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01433015


CPT Coding

85652


Medical Necessity May Apply