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HelpTest Code LAB12957 Citrated Platelet Count
Department
Hematology
Collection Requirements
Whole Blood
Primary Collection Container
Blue 2.7 mL (Citrate)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Send whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
Blue 2.7 mL: full tube
Lavender: 1 mL
Reference Range
130-400 K/cmm
Methodology
Automated cell counter: Sysmex XE-5000
Performed
Sunday-Saturday
Reported
As reported
CPT Codes
85049
Unacceptable Conditions
Blue 2.7 mL: Short Volume or Clotted
Lavender tube: Clotted
Additional Information
Was a CBC or CBC counts ordered? All citrated platlets counts must be orderred concurrent with a CBC or CBC counts.