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Platelet Count

Test Code
1235500050


Alias/See Also
PLAT


CPT Codes
85049

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a lavender-top EDTA tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Immediately mix specimen thoroughly by gentle inversion of tube 8 times to avoid clotting.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 12 hours then refrigerate


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
Cortland Medical Center Lab



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.