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PLATELET COUNT - LIGHT BLUE TOP
Test CodeLAB5133
CPT Codes
85049
Preferred Specimen
3.2% Sodium Citrate light blue tube
Minimum Volume
2.7 mL
Instructions
1 Full , Light blue Top (3.2 Citrate) tube
Draw and discard a tube prior to light blue(citrate)tube.
Draw and discard a tube prior to light blue(citrate)tube.
Transport Container
3.2 % Sodium Citrate light-blue tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Methodology
Impedance, Fluoresence Flow Cytometry
Setup Schedule
Daily Report Available: Routine 4 hours/ STAT 1 hour
Reference Range
PLATELET COUNT: 150-450 thou/cumm Critical Vlues: <51 or >999
Clinical Significance
Indication: Bleeding from thrombocytopenia or platelet function abnormality
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology
