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HelpTest Code PLT CT Platelet Count, Blood
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Hematology
Methodology
Automated Count
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 full tube
Collection Instructions: If platelet clumping is a problem, draw 1 full lavender-top (EDTA) tube and 1 full, light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube.
Reference Values
150-450 K/mm3
Critical value (automatic call-back):
0-18 years: ≤25 K/mm3 or ≥1,000 K/mm3
18-150 years: ≤20 K/mm3 or ≥1,000 K/mm3
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
1 hour
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤48 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85595
LOINC Code Information
|
Name |
LOINC Code |
|
Platelet |
777-3
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