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AKA
Sedimentation Rate
Sed Rate
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
BD MAP (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Test is affected by hemolysis.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Photometric rheoscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
85652