Test Methodology:

Westergren Method 

Running Day:

Every Wednesday Cut-off – 12:00 NN

Turn Around Time:

Routine: Two hours

Stat: One (1) hour 

Specimen Requirement:

2cc whole blood (sodium citrate - black top) 

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

Mix by gentle inversion 8 to10 times 

Unit Conducting the Service:

Hematology