Test Name
Sedimentation Rates (ESR)
Specimen Type & Acceptability
EDTA Whole Blood
48 hours refrigerated
General Use
Nonspecific test used to detect illness associated with acute and chronic infections, inflammation and other disease states and disorders.
CPT Code(s)
85014
Special Instructions
Immediately invert 8-10 times after collection to mix with anticoagulant and send the entire tube to the Laboratory.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
3 mL
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL