Test Code 2500113 PLATELET COUNT

Specimen Requirements

Minimum 1ml EDTA Whole Blood

Specimen Stability Information

72 Hours at 2-8^o C

Reject Due To

Hemolysis, Clotted Specimen, Improperly Labeled Specimen, Specimen >72 hrs

Reference / Critical Values

PLT (10³/uL)
Age	Male		Female	Critical
NB - 6 Months	140.0-400.0		140.0-400.0	<20.0 or >999.0
To Adult	140.0-400.0		140.0-400.0	<30.0 or >999.0

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT

85049

LOINC

777-3