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Erythrocyte [Sedimentation Rate] in Blood by Westergren method
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LP16699-8 Erythrocyte
Erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs) are the cells in the circulation that carry oxygen to and remove carbon dioxide from the tissues throughout the body. They are produced in the bone marrow in response to erythropoietin where they transition through six stages over a seven day period. When they are released into the circulation, their nucleus has been extruded and they measure 6-8 microns in diameter. The lifespan of RBCs is about 120 days. When the RBC ages the cell membrane becomes less pliable and tears as they cell travels through the micro vessels of the body. The damaged RBCs are removed from the circulation by the spleen. Variations in number, shape and size of RBCs are indicative of many diseases and disorders. There are many factors that may lead to decreased numbers of RBCs including hemorrhage, hemolysis, iron or vitamin deficiency, marrow failure and more. Larger than normal RBCs may be indicative of liver disease while smaller than normal RBCs are seen in thalassemias and other anemias.(Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests, Kathleen Deska Pagana; Timothy James Pagana, Elsevier St. Louis, Mo ©2010)
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Reference Information
| Type | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping Guidance | Regenstrief Help | Most sedimentation rates will be Westegren's and reported under this LOINC code. Mapper’s Guide for the Top 2000 plus LOINC Laboratory Observations |
LOINC Names Get Info
- Fully-Specified Name
- Erythrocyte:
Sedimentation Rate: Pt: Bld: Qn: Westergren - Long Common Name
- Erythrocyte [Sedimentation Rate] in Blood by Westergren method
- Short Name
- Erythrocyte Sed Rat Bld Westrgrn
- Display Name
- Erythrocyte Westergren method (Bld) [Sedimentation Rate]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- Red Blood Cell (RBC), Blood
Part Model Get Info
Basic Attributes
- Class
- HEM/BC
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 1.0
- Last Updated
- Version 2.81 (NAM)
- Change Reason
- Release 2.79: COMPONENT: Triggered by Coll w SCT: Precoordination of the component with Property: Rate; the decision was to post coordinate and separate component and property;
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 164
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cs-CZ | Czech (Czechia) | Erytrocyty rychlost sedimentace: |
| de-AT | German (Austria) | Synonyms: Blutsenkung 1h |
| de-DE | German (Germany) | Erythrozyt: |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Eritrocito: Synonyms: Cuantitativo Velocidad de sedimentación globular |
| es-AR | Spanish (Argentina) | velocidad de eritrosedimentación: |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Velocidad de sedimentación globular: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Érythrocyte: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Eritrociti: Synonyms: Ematologia (coagulazione) conta differenziale Metodo Westergren Punto nel tempo (episodio) Sangue Tasso di sedimentazione |
| ko-KR | Korean (Korea, Republic Of) | 적혈구 침강 속도: |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | erytrocyten bezinkingssnelheid: |
| pl-PL | Polish (Poland) | Erytrocyt: Synonyms: Krwinka czerwona |
| pt-BR | Portuguese (Brazil) | Sedimentação de eritrócitos: Synonyms: ; |
| uk-UA | Ukrainian (Ukraine) | Швидкість осідання еритроцитів: Synonyms: Blood; |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 红细胞: Synonyms: RBC; |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| mm/h | Example UCUM Units |
| mm/hr | REGENSTRIEF |
| mm/hr | eCHN |
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