Sed Rate by Modified Westergren
Also known as WSR, Zeta Rate, Sedimentation Rate, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, ESR
What it measures
- Sed Rate by Modified WestergrenLOINC 4537-7
Specimen
- Specimen
- Whole blood: Full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 2 mL
- Container
- EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If multiple tests are ordered, please submit one full tube for this test.
Turnaround
Set up: Daily (Day shift and Night shift); Report available: 2 days
Billing
CPT 85652