HQEsoterics

Collection Information

Collection Instruction

1.0 mL blood in Purple-top tube. Protect from heat. Send at refrigerated temperature. Frozen unacceptable.

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Purple-Top Tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability

4-6 Hours Ambient; 24 Hours (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

85651

Turnaround Time

48 Hours

Reference Range

N/A

Reject Criteria

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens

Sedimentation Rate, Blood (Erythrocytes)