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PLATELET COUNT

Test Code
PLT


Preferred Specimen
LAVENDER TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Specimen Stability
24 hours


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


Clinical Significance
Test measuring the number of platelets per microliter of whole blood.  Platelets are cytoplasmic cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes of the bone marrow which aid in hemostasis.  Low levels may be due to disorders causing decreased platelet production such as leukemia or other anemias, viral infections, chemotherapy drugs, or heavy alcohol consumption, increased breakdown of platelets such as pregnancy, autoimmune dieases, bacteremia, TTP, hemolytic uremic syndrome, or certain medications, or splenic disorders. 




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.