PLATELET COUNT

Message

If patient is prone to platelet clumping, order CBC BLUE

Test Code

PLTCT

CPT Codes
85049

Includes

Automated platelet count

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; refrigerate until testing

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 24 hours

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

QNS, clotted, or hemolyzed samples will be rejected

Methodology

Pulse Measurement technology, Hydrodynamic Focusing, RF (Radio Frequency) detection, and DC (Direct Current) detection

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHM1 (Hematology, Coulter)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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.