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Test Code PLT PLATELET COUNT

Important Note

Mix tube gently, do not shake.

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

Collection Container

Purple top EDTA vacutainer tube

 

Specimen Required/Volume

5.0mL

Specimen Type

whole blood

Turn-Around Guidelines

Daily upon arrival

Reference Values

CRITICAL:  <30.00 or >1000 x1000/uL

NORMAL:150 – 600 x1000/uL

 

Method

SYSMEX XN2000-automated particle counting

CPT

85049

LOINC

777-3