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Platelet Count
Test CodePLTC
CPT Codes
85049
Preferred Specimen
2.0 ml of whole blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 ml of whole blood in EDTA (lavendar top tube) or 0.3 mL of whole blood in EDTA microtainer
Transport Container
EDTA (lavendar top)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Set up daily.
Methodology
Impedence
Setup Schedule
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 2 hours, stat 45 minutes. Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
