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PLATELETS COUNT

Test Code
LAB301


Alias/See Also
PLT


CPT Codes
85049

Preferred Specimen
Lavender top tube


Minimum Volume
1.0 ml


Instructions
Invert tube immediately and gently mix blood with anticoagulant


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Impedance, Fluorescence, Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available: Daily Report Available: Routine 4 hours/ STAT 1 day


Reference Range
PLATELET COUNT thou/cumm 150-450 Critical values: <51 or >999


Clinical Significance
Indication: Bleeding from thrombocytopenia or platelet function abnormality.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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.