Sed Rate by Modified Westergren
Sed Rate by Modified Westergren
Test Code: 809
CPT Code: 85652
Alternative Name(s): Sed rate; ESR, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Westergren sed rate, Zeta Rate
Methodology: Modified Westergren
Clinical Significance: Useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and as an index of disease severity. CRP is also useful in monitoring inflammatory disease states.