Test Code RMCSEDRATE Sedimentation Rate, Blood*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Sedimentation Rate

Automated

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Additional Information: Specimen is stable for 4 hours at room temperature and 24 hours when refrigerated.

Room Temp: 4 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Males: 0-15 mm/hour

Females: 0-20 mm/hour

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

CPT 85652

LOINC 30341-2

Order Code: RMCSEDRATE

Result Name: Sed Rate

Result Code: RMCL800378