Details
Back to Test DirectoryCPT Code
85651
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Purple-EDTA
Stability
Room Temperature, 12 hours; 2-8°C, 24 hours
Handling Instructions
Invert 8-10 times immediately after collecting
Clinical Notes
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate, also known as ESR, is based on how quickly red blood cells (RBCs) settle inside a test tube.
Performing Lab
Principle Laboratory - Dallas
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058
6210 N Belt Line Rd
#170
Irving, TX 75063
Principle Laboratory - Houston
16840 Buccaneer Ln
Suite 281
Houston, TX 77058