Platelet Count

Centralized Core Laboratory - : Hematology

PATIENT INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

Collected By:

Hospital:

Test ID :

PLTCT

Test Workstation :

AHEM1

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Purple top (EDTA) tube: Whole Blood

Collection Volume:

2.0 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) and 2 fresh smears

Cause for Rejection:

Specimen hemolyzed, clotted, diluted with IV fluid; drawn with heparin or contaminated with heparin; improperly prepared blood smears, specimens at room temperature >8 hours, specimens refrigerated >24 hours.

Storage:

Refrigerated

Availability:

Daily, 24 hours; STAT

Methodology:

Impedance measurement with Optical Flow light scatter and fluorescent measurements and microscopic evaluation of a Wright's stained blood film

Special Instructions:

Indicate clearly if a specimen has been drawn from an arterial line or from a line that has been rinsed with heparin.

Lab/Phone:

330-543-8416

TAT:

4 hours

Additional Info:

Reference range is available on patient report

CPT Code:

85049

Synonyms:

Platelets; Thrombocyte Count

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