20157:PLATELET COUNT
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
Plt Ct |
Methodology: |
Automated cell counter |
Edit Date: |
7/13/2009 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
85049 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Fill tube at least 1/3 full. Refrigerate. |
Handling: |
Send to laboratory same day, or make slides and submit with blood within 48 hours maximum. |
Standard Volume: |
3 mL EDTA whole blood. |
Minimum Volume: |
250 µL EDTA whole blood in 1.0 mL microcollection tube. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Comments: |
WBC and platelet count may decline after 24 hours. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Frozen or clotted specimen; marked hemolysis. |