ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0040325: Sedimentation Rate, Westergren (ESR) |
| Test Mnemonic: WEST | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Westergren
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 7 mL black (sodium citrate).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 7 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Deliver to lab immediately. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Specimen should be run within four hours of collection. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen, hemolyzed, or clotted samples. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> Male: 0-10 mm/hr Female: 0-20 mm/hr *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85651 |