Platelet Count (PLAT) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
PLATELET COUNTEPIC Code
LAB301Specimen Requirements
Whole Blood |
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Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard laboratory procedures |
Transport: | Room temperature ASAP. |
Stability: | Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 24-36 hours 2-8 degrees C. |
Container: | Lavender top (EDTA) |
Rejection Causes: | Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume |
Methods
Electrical resistanceTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Whole Blood | Stat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours | 24/7 |
Reference Ranges
Electrical resistance
All Range | Unit | Critical Values |
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150-400 | 10^3/uL | <40 or >999 |
Performed
Lab |
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Hematology - Community |
Hematology - Downtown |
Verona Cancer Center |
Contact Information
Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859