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HelpTest Code ESR Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood
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Methodology
Photometric microagglutination
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)-MICROTAINER® is acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of whole blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85651 (HH Bill Code 0202026)
Reference Values
Males: 0-10 mm/hour
Females: 0-20 mm/hour