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:
 
Age 1-3 days 4-7 days 8-14 days 15-30 days 31-60 days 61-180 days 0.5-2 years 3-6 years 7-12 years 13 + years
Male (K/µL) 164-351 220-411 226-587 210-493 275-567 275-566 219-452 204-405 194-364 177-406
Female (K/µL) 234-346 126-462 265-557 236-554 295-615 288-598 229-465 204-402 183-369 177-406

CPT Code(s): 85049
 
 

 

 

 
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