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