Test Code PLT Platelet Count, Blood
Methodology
Fluorescent Flow Cytometry/Impedance
Specimen Requirements
Minimum one full lavendar-top (EDTA) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER. Transport ambient temperature.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Test Name |
Age (if Applicable) |
Reference Value |
Critical Value |
---|---|---|---|
Platelets |
|
130-386 × 103/UL |
<30 x 103/UL 1,000 × 103/UL |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85049
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory