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Platelet Count
Test CodePLTC
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
Microtainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood from full EDTA (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Mix specimen well by gentle inversion
Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature - do not refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Refrigerated: 36 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Clotted
Methodology
Electronic Cell Sizing
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See report
Clinical Significance
Platelets must be present in adequate numbers and have proper function to aid in hemostasis.
