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Platelet Count (PLAT)

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EPIC Test Name

PLATELET COUNT

EPIC Code

LAB301

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
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 resistance

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Whole BloodStat : 90 minutes Routine: 4 hours24/7

Reference Ranges

Electrical resistance
All RangeUnitCritical Values
150-40010^3/uL<40 or >999

Performed

Lab
Hematology - Community
Hematology - Downtown
Verona Cancer Center

CPT

85049

LOINC

777-3

Contact Information

Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460
Hematology - Community: (315)492-5531
Verona Cancer Center: (315)473-3859
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