Platelet Count only

Test Code
LAB301


Alias/See Also
PLT; PLTO


Instructions
"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 4.0ml Lavender top (EDTA) tube o2 mL; two EDTA Microtainers™ (pediatric)r"


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, stable 12 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen insufficient; clotted specimen; mislabeled specimen


Methodology
Coulter method

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
"Daily
Stat:1hr after received"


Additional Information
NCD-ABN_BloodCounts


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.