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Test Code Plt PLATELET COUNT

Aliasis

PLT

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous or Capillary collection

Minimum Volume

Adults

1.0 mL

Pediatric

0.5 mL in one EDTA MAP tube

Container

Purple/Lavender top EDTA

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood

Acceptable Specimen(s)

EDTA Whole Blood: Purple/Lavendar top

Reference or Target Ranges

135-400 × 10^3/ul

Reportable Units

x 10^3 /uL

Critical Value

< 30,000 or > 1,000,000/uL

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                

QNS, Clotted, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

24 Hours

Refrigerated         

24 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Hematology

Methodology/Method Description

Sysmex

Methodology/Method Description

Sysmex – Measured using electronic resistance detection

CPT Codes

85049