Test Code SR Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Blood	3.0 mL	Lavender (EDTA) top

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
SR	Male	0 Minutes – 49 Years	<15		mm/hr
		50 Years – 150 Years	<20		mm/hr
	Female	0 Minutes – 49 Years	<20		mm/hr
		50 Years – 150 Years	<30		mm/hr

Specimen Stability

28 hours at room temperature
48 hours at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

LOINC

30341-2

CPT

85651