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Synonym
Sedimentation Rate
Sed Rate
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Note: Minimum Volume if using BD MAP EDTA Microtainer is 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
Automated - Photometric Rheoscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City
CPT
85652