PLATELET COUNT

Test Code

3040002743

Alias/See Also

1231400016

CPT Codes
85049

Includes

PLATELET COUNT
IMMATURE PLATELET FRACTION PERCENT
RESULTS COMPLETE

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Lavender top tube

Instructions

Invert immediately and gently mix with anticoagulant

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature, Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

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

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

Clotted specimens

Methodology
Sysmex XN

Reference Range

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

Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY

Last Updated: August 26, 2026

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