Sedimentation Rate - Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit the following specimen:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Collection Instructions: None

Note: MAP tube can be used if short draw, heel stick or hard draw.

Ambient

(Refrigerate if specimen will not be received in lab within 6 hours of collection)

Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours

Capillary photometry/kinetic

Note: Methodology change from Westergren to the above on 10/13/15.

Females < 50 years: 0 - 20 mm/hr

Females > 50 years: 0 - 30 mm/hr

Males < 50: 0 - 15 mm/hr

Males > 50: 0 - 20 mm/hr

Performed:

Daily
Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: < 1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs

ESR, Sed Rate

85652