| Methodology: |
Westergren
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 7 mL black (sodium citrate).
Transport: 7 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. Deliver to lab immediately.
Remarks: Specimen should be run within four hours of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen, hemolyzed, or clotted samples.
Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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