ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

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Time Sensitive
  


Mnemonic: PLT

Methodology: Automated Cell Count
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Mix specimen thoroughly. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.25 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
CPT Code(s): 85049