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HelpTest Code 5500010 SEDIMENTATION RATE
Test ID
1233000080
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Lavender (EDTA) collection tube. Microtainer is not acceptable. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | whole blood refrigerated, must be received in lab within 4 hours of collection |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUH LAB | PURPLE-EDTA | Refrigerated | 1.0 | |
| CUH LAB | PURPLE-EDTA 2ml | Yes | Refrigerated | 1.0 |
Performing Section
CUH LAB: CUH HEMATOLOGY
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| RBC SED RATE | 1230000456 | 4537-7 (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate:Vel:Pt:Bld:Qn:Westergren) |