Test Code PLTCNT Platelet Count, Blood

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB301 PLATELET COUNT

Specimen must arrive within 24 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

Ambient Stability:

24 hours

Refrigerated Stability:

48 hours

Unity Point-Sioux City-Hematology

85049

Automated Cell Count

Daily