Platelet Count

Message

Performing Lab: Central Lab, Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, Sartell, Westfields

Test Code

3112

Alias/See Also

Sunquest: HEPLT

CPT Codes
85049

Preferred Specimen

4.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL - tube
250uL- microtainer

Other Acceptable Specimens

EDTA (pink-top), EDTA microtainer

Instructions

HP Clinics: Waiting test is performed at the HP Clinic Lab. Routine test is performed at Central Lab

Transport Temperature

Refigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24-48 hours
Contact performing laboratory with questions

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

Clotted, Hemolyzed

Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule

Hospital: Daily
Clinics: Monday - Friday

Report Available

Same day.

Limitations

HP Clinics: CG, HI, NK, & NSFPLL NSFPRV perform Hemoglobin and White Blood Count only

Reference Range

150 - 450 k/µL
Critical Low: <=50 k/µL
Critical High: >=1000 k/µL

Clinical Significance

Platelets are small round or oval fragments of megakaryocyte cytoplasm. Most platelets circulate for 7-10 days and then are removed by the spleen. Decreased platelet levels are found in certain leukemias, chronic bleeding problems, as a result of chemotherapy, autoimmune disorders, renal disease or splenic sequestration. Increased platelets may be seen in normal individuals who display no medical problems, in myeloproliferative disorders and due to certain drugs.

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.