Sed Rate, Advanced Rheology
Alternate Names
ESR, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, sedrate, sed rate
SoftLab Order Code
ISED
Epic Order Name
SED RATE, ADVANCED RHEOLOGY
Epic Order ID
LAB3926
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender microtainer (full)
Collecting Volume
1 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
500 uL (1 full microtainer)
Storage or Stability
Stable for 24 hours at room temp or refrigerated. NOTE: Add-on testing must be ordered within 24 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Add-on requests to specimens greater than 24 hours past collection.
CPT Codes
85652