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Test Code LAB322 Sedimentation Rate, Westergren

Additional Codes

SED

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Container: Lavender Top Tube.

Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL, Minimum 1.5 in 2 mL tube. 

 

Pediatric Collection: Microtainer samples not accepted

 

Stability:

Send specimen to lab ASAP.

Refrigerated (preferred): 24 hours

Room Temperature: 4 hours 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Routine - 2 Hours

Test Availability:

Daily / 24 Hours 

Performing Laboratory Section:

HEMATOLOGY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

  Male Female
< 50 years 0 - 15 mm/hr 0 - 20 mm/hr
> 50 years 0 - 20 mm/hr 0 - 30 mm/hr