| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Plasma-Lavender top tube | 24hrs 2-8° C | 0-30 mm/hr |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: Full tube of Whole Blood
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL whole blood |
Method
Westergren Method
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes |
Clinical Utility
Useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and as an index of disease severity.
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CPT Codes
85651
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