Blue Top Platelet Count

Test Code: TD_1047

CPT Code(s): 85049

$9

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

PLT, Blue top

Test Includes

Platelet Count

Methodology

Automated hematology analyzer

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Clotted samples
Frozen samples
Samples with less than 1 mL blood

Reference Range(s)

150-450 X10^3/uL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Citrate (light blue top) tube- Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

Adult: 2.7 mL whole blood.

Sample Stability

2 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Fill a citrate (light blue) top tube completely. Invert
This code for use only with patients with a history of
platelet clumping with EDTA anticoagulant

Alternative Specimen

N/A