Test Code PLT Platelet Count

Important Note

If patient has a known sensitivity to EDTA, draw both EDTA (lavender) and Sodium Citrate (light blue) vacutainers.

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Blood	1.0 mL	Lavender (EDTA) Vacutainer Light Blue (Sodium Citrate) Vacutainer	Mix tube gently, do not shake.

Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
ALL	0 Minutes – 150 Years	150 - 600 x 10⁹	≤ 30 x 10⁹ or ≥1,000 x 10⁹	/uL

24 hours at 2-8°C

Monday - Sunday

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