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Test Code PLTCNT Platelet Count, Blood

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB301    PLATELET COUNT

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 4 hours of draw.

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 MICROTAINER

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology

CPT

85049

Methodology

Automated Cell Count

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 4 hours/Refrigerate >4 hours OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday