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Platelet Count, Blood
Test CodePLT
CPT Codes
85049
Preferred Specimen
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 1 mL of blood. Note: If platelet clumping or low platelet count is suspected send a lavender-top (EDTA) tube and a blue-top (sodium citrate) tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Sysmex XE-5000
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
0 days-1 month: 160-610 K/µL
1 month-2 years: 175-600 K/µL
2 years-9 years: 150-475 K/µL
9 years-17 years: 150-410 K/µL
17 years-127 years: 150-400 K/µL
Critical values
Newborns (0-28 days): ≤100 K/µL
Pediatrics (29 days-12 years): ≤50 K/µL
Pre-Op patients (≥13 years): <100 K/µL or >800 K/µL
All others (≥13 years): <30 K/µL or >1,000 K/µL
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department