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Epic EAP: LAB547
Epic Description: SEDIMENTATION RATE
Synonym
Sedimentation Ratio
Westergren Sedimentation Rate
Sed Rate
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Alternate | CTAD Tube | 5.0 mL | 2.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Specimen stable 4 hours at Room temperature or 12 hours Refrigerated at 3-5°C
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Do not centrifuge. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to lab within 60 minutes.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Hematology Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
3 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to Hematology laboratory ASAP.
CPT Code Information
85651