Test Code Epic LAB322 SEDIMENTATION RATE

Sunquest Ordering Code

ESR

PURPLE TOP WHOLE BLOOD

85652

ESR

Sed Rate

QC ALL

Specimen stability and storage:

The test must be set up within 28 hours if unrefrigerated. Specimen may be refrigerated for up to 48 hours.

Criteria for unacceptable specimen:

a. Any specimen not collected in an EDTA tube.

b. Clotted, hemolyzed, and/or lipemic specimens.

c. Insufficient volume

1.0 mL