Platelet Count
Order Name
PLT
Test Number: 0104400
Revision Date 05/12/2020
Test Number: 0104400
Revision Date 05/12/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Platelet Count (PLT)
|
Flow cytometry | 777-3 |
|
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
|
Flow cytometry | 32623-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | For best results Mix tube well after collection to avoid clots. For best results: Room temperature specimens should be tested within 24hrs, otherwise send Refrigerated. Refrigerated specimens can be tested up to 48hrs. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| CPT Code(s) | 85049 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |