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Platelet Count, Blood

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
PLT


CPT Codes
85595

Preferred Specimen
EDTA Whole Blood
Note: If platelet clumps are noted on instrument results and smear a sodium citrate tube may be requested for result verification. In this instance the Platelet Count will not be reported but an estimate of normal, decreased or increased will be provided.


Instructions
Draw a full tube and send EDTA whole blood.
Stable at room temperature for 24 hours and at refrigerated temperature for 48 hours..


Transport Container
Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube


Transport Temperature
room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted Blood is not acceptable


Methodology
Coulter Impedance

Reference Range
0-2 months: 84-478 thou/cumm >3 months: 150-400 thou/cumm Alarm value: <30 thou/cumm


Clinical Significance
Useful for platelet transfusions and the quality control of platelet production.



Last Updated: January 15, 2020


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.