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PLATELET COUNT
Test CodePLAT (OE), PLTCNT (LAB)
Alias/See Also
PLT
CPT Codes
85049
Preferred Specimen
Lavender Tube (EDTA)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate)
Must use blue top if patient has a history of platelet clumping or noted on CBC.
Must use blue top if patient has a history of platelet clumping or noted on CBC.
Instructions
Gently mix by inversion upon collection.
Transport Container
LAVENDER Tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
- Clotted
- Hemolyzed
Methodology
Pulse Measurement technology, Hydrodynamic Focusing, RF (Radio-Frequency) detection, and DC (Direct Current) detection
Setup Schedule
DAILY, as received
Report Available
STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours
Routine: <4 hours
Reference Range
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <4 Days: Normal Range: 100-300 TH/MM3 Critical Low : <=41 TH/MM3 Critical High : >=999 TH/MM3 Male/Female Ages >=4 Days - <1 Year: Normal Range: 100-300 TH/MM3 Critical Low : <=41 TH/MM3 Critical High : >=999 TH/MM3 Male/Female Ages >=1 Year - <18 Years: Normal Range: 150-450 TH/MM3 Critical Low : <=41 TH/MM3 Critical High : >=999 TH/MM3 Male/Female Ages >=18 Years: Normal Range: 150-450 TH/MM3 Critical Low : <=41 TH/MM3 Critical High : >=999 TH/MM3
Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
