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Test Code PLT Platelet Count, Blood

Important Note

If patient is known PLATELET CLUMPER:

  • Collect (1) Lavender Tube
  • Collect (1) Light Blue Tube
  • On Routing Slip Flag as “Do Not Spin Blue Tube”

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