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Test Code 203982798 Platelet Count (citrated)

Important Note

Order this test for patients who repeatedly have platelet clumps precluding an accurate result from EDTA tube.  Order 62871307 Platelet Count for all other patients.

Please submit EDTA specimen with a CBC order if CBC is needed.  This test only reports platelet counts and does not report any other CBC parameters.
 

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Specimen Type:  Whole blood

Container/Tube:  Blue top (citrate)

Specimen Volume: Tube must be filled to the minimum fill line on the tube

Specimen Minimum Volume:  See Specimen Volume

Collection Instructions:

Mix blood gently back and forth about 10 times immediately after collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient (Do not refrigerate)

 

Storage Temp Stability:

Ambient:  24 hours

Refrigerated:  n/a (Do not refrigerate)

 

Methodology

Beckman Coulter DxH800 hematology analyzer, slide review

Reference Range

0 - 2 years:  200 - 475/CMM
2 years - adult:  140 - 440/CMM

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

 

TAT:

STAT < 1 hr

Routine < 4 hrs

Aliases

Citrated platelet count
Platelet count, citrated
 

CPT Code

85049