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Platelet Count
MessageAn EDTA micro-container filled above the 250 mL line is adequate for testing. Do not fill above the 500 ml line. Mix specimen to avoid clots.
Test Code
PLTI
Preferred Specimen
0.01 mL Whole Blood EDTA Lavender top
Instructions
"Optimal draw is a lavender top (EDTA) tube drawn to capacity. Must be filled to a minimum of one-half full for acceptable results.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Transport Container
LAVender, EDTA
Transport Temperature
Room temp ASAP to lab
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 24 hours at Room Temp
Methodology
Dircet-current with hydodynamic focusing/Flow-cytometry and impedence
Reference Range
"M Up to 14 Days 218 - 419 K/uL
M Up to 30 Days 248 - 586 K/uL
M Up to 60 Days 229 - 562 K/uL
M Up to 6 Months 244 - 529 K/uL
M Up to 2 Years 206 - 445 K/uL
M Up to 6 Years 202 - 403 K/uL
M Up to 12 Years 206 - 369 K/uL
M Up to 18 Years 175 - 332 K/uL
M Up to 999 Years 150 - 440 K/uL
F Up to 14 Days 144 - 449 K/uL
F Up to 30 Days 279 - 571 K/uL
F Up to 60 Days 331 - 597 K/uL
F Up to 6 Months 247 - 580 K/uL
F Up to 2 Years 214 - 459 K/uL
F Up to 6 Years 189 - 394 K/uL
F Up to 12 Years 199 - 367 K/uL
F Up to 18 Years 194 - 345 K/uL
F Up to 999 Years 150 - 440 K/uL"
M Up to 30 Days 248 - 586 K/uL
M Up to 60 Days 229 - 562 K/uL
M Up to 6 Months 244 - 529 K/uL
M Up to 2 Years 206 - 445 K/uL
M Up to 6 Years 202 - 403 K/uL
M Up to 12 Years 206 - 369 K/uL
M Up to 18 Years 175 - 332 K/uL
M Up to 999 Years 150 - 440 K/uL
F Up to 14 Days 144 - 449 K/uL
F Up to 30 Days 279 - 571 K/uL
F Up to 60 Days 331 - 597 K/uL
F Up to 6 Months 247 - 580 K/uL
F Up to 2 Years 214 - 459 K/uL
F Up to 6 Years 189 - 394 K/uL
F Up to 12 Years 199 - 367 K/uL
F Up to 18 Years 194 - 345 K/uL
F Up to 999 Years 150 - 440 K/uL"
