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Test Code PLT PLATELET COUNT

Important Note

Mix tube gently, do not shake.

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Required/Volume

5.0mL

Specimen Type

whole blood

Collection Container

Purple top EDTA vacutainer tube

 

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

Reference Values

CRITICAL:  <30.00 or >1000 x1000/uL

NORMAL:150 – 600 x1000/uL

 

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily upon arrival

Method

SYSMEX XN2000-automated particle counting

LOINC

777-3

CPT

85049