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Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Tube must be at least 1/2 full.
Reference Values
Males: 0-15 mm/hour
Females: 0-20 mm/hour
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Westergren
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85651
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Whole Blood | Room Temp | < 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | not acceptable | |