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Platelet Count, NONCARESPHERE

Test Code
3040002815


Alias/See Also
1231400015


CPT Codes
85049

Includes
PLATELET COUNT
IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION PERCENT


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender top tube


Instructions
Collect in EDTA Lavender top tube. Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: up to 24 hours Refrigerated: up to 48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimens


Methodology
AR,CW, HS, ST, DC, EL, MN, MV, VB Sysmex XN FS Coulter DXH DC Abbott Ruby

Reference Range
Males:
0-3 Months: 150-400 K/cmm
3 Months and above: 150-400 K/cmm
Females:
0-3 Months: 150-400 K/cmm
3 Months and above: 150-400 K/cmm


Performing Laboratory
ARKADELPHIA LABORATORY CONWAY LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY STUTTGART LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY MALVERN LABORATORY EL DORADO LABORATORY MAGNOLIA LABORATORY DREW COUNTY LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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