Sedimentation Rate, Blood*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Sedimentation Rate

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

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability: Room Temp: 24 hours; 48 hours: 2-8° C

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

2. Send specimen in original tube.

Room Temp: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Alcor Scientific miniiSED

CPT 85652

Males to age 50 : ≤15 mm/hr Females to age 50: ≤ 20 mm/hr
Males > age 50 : ≤ 20 mm/hr Females > age 50: ≤ 30 mm/hr