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Methodology
Modified Westergren-Normalized
Specimen Requirements
BD Vacutainer Part No 367861--- 4.0 mL
BD Vacutainer Part No 367856--- 3.0 mL
**********Pediatric Samples***********
BD Microtainer - MAP Part No 363706---0.5mL (MUST have a minimum of 0.5 mL specimen)
****BD Microtainer Part No 365974 IS NOT ACCEPTABLE for testing
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature. If specimen will not arrive within 2 hours of draw, send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
4 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
24 hrs |
Reference Values
| Age | Male (mm/h) | Female (mm/h) |
| 0-1 day | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| 2 days - 14 years | 3-13 | 3-13 |
| 15 years - 50 years | 0-15 | 0-20 |
| ≥51 years | 0-20 | 0-30 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85652
Secondary ID
HHA243
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Sedimentation Rate, Blood |
30341-2 |