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Test Code PLT Platelet Count

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Container/Tube: EDTA lavender or Lavender Microtainer

Specimen Volume: Full EDTA tube or full Microtainer

Minimun Specimen Volume: 1.5ml EDTA tube or >250uL in microtainer

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

< 24 hours old

Reject Specimen Due To

1. Blood not drawn in EDTA container

2. specimen below minimum volume

3. clotted specimens

4. hemolyzed specimens

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Reference Values

0 – 6 months: 150 -350/mm³

>6 months: 150-450/mm³

Methodology

Automated

Loinc Code

777-3

Test ID

PLT

CPT Code

85595