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Test Code LAB301 PLATELET COUNT

Important Note

Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top).

Additional Codes

Internal: 10476
External: PLT
Beaker: LAB301

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
NOTE: Patients with platelets that clump, collect both an EDTA (lavender top) AND a Sodium Citrate (blue top).
Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Preferred Volume: Tube at least 1/3 full
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.30 mL
Specimen Processing: Whole blood EDTA (lavender top) and 2 peripheral blood smears are required if overnight transport to lab. Prefer to receive specimen within 12 hours of collection. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens. 
Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 12 hours
Refrigerated 24 hours
Frozen (-20øC) Not acceptable

 

Method

Automated

Synonyms

PLT Count, Platelet Count, Plt

Department

Hematology

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Test Includes

Platelet k/μl

Turnaround Time

24 hours

CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information

85049