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Methodology
Laser Technology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a CAPIJECT® (EDTA) tube(s), and send 5 mL of EDTA whole blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, EDTA |
RT |
24 hrs |
|
Refrigerated |
48 hrs |
Reference Values
| PLT (103/uL) | ||
| Age | Male | Female |
| >0d | 150-450 | 150-450 |
| >14d | 170-500 | 170-500 |
| >31d | 210-560 | 210-560 |
| ≥1yr | 200-550 | 200-550 |
| ≥3yr | 190-490 | 190-490 |
| ≥10yr | 170-450 | 170-450 |
| ≥13yr | 170-430 | 170-430 |
| ≥18yr | 137-352 | 137-352 |
Critical Value: <40 x103/uL or >999 x103/uL
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85049
Secondary ID
HHA222
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Platelet Count, Blood |
777-3 |