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22955 Platelet Count

Platelet Count
Test Code: PLT
Synonyms/Keywords
Thrombocyte​
Useful For
Used to detect, confirm, monitor, or rule out a wide range of hematologic disorders, or to evaluate and manage the hematologic effects of treatments (radiation, chemotherapy, medications) or other conditions (illnesses and injuries).
Specimen Requirements
 
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​NoWhole Blood​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT)​

2 mL​One lavender top micro collection tube or 1.0 mL in    3 mL lavender​One lavender top micro collection tube with   0.5 mL​
Royal Blue Top Tube (BD trace element, K2 EDTA)​
Collection Processing Instructions
Invert specimen at least 5-6 times in order to facilitate mixing and prevent coagulation.
 
Prepare blood smear as soon as possible, preferably within two hours of collection, up to 24 hours, label with computer generated label or use pencil to label with patients full name and date. Store slides at room temperature.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood​ Ambient​ <24 hours​
Refrigerated​ <48 hours​
Refrigerated​ >48 hours may be reported with additional comments​
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Grossly Hemolyzed​
Diluted with IV or tissue fluid​
Frozen​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Beaver Dam
​Monday through Sunday
​Less than 2 hours
​Laser Flow Cytometry/Sysmex XN-2000​
​Chippewa Falls
 ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
Weston
 ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Eau Claire ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
Park Falls
 ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Ladysmith Medical Center ​​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Lakeview Medical Center ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Marshfield ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH800
​Minocqua ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Neillsville​​Monday through Sunday​Less than 2 hours​​​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Stevens Point ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Wisconsin Rapids ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
Test Information
​This test is included in CBC without differential (HGMP) or CBC with Automated Differential (HGMPA).
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 150,000 - 450,000/uL  ​
See Critical Value List for list of current critical values.​ ​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
85049​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Thrombocyte​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Cerner ​Platelet Count
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
 
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​NoWhole Blood​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT)​

2 mL​One lavender top micro collection tube or 1.0 mL in    3 mL lavender​One lavender top micro collection tube with   0.5 mL​
Royal Blue Top Tube (BD trace element, K2 EDTA)​
Collection Processing
Invert specimen at least 5-6 times in order to facilitate mixing and prevent coagulation.
 
Prepare blood smear as soon as possible, preferably within two hours of collection, up to 24 hours, label with computer generated label or use pencil to label with patients full name and date. Store slides at room temperature.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood​ Ambient​ <24 hours​
Refrigerated​ <48 hours​
Refrigerated​ >48 hours may be reported with additional comments​
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Grossly Hemolyzed​
Diluted with IV or tissue fluid​
Frozen​
Useful For
Used to detect, confirm, monitor, or rule out a wide range of hematologic disorders, or to evaluate and manage the hematologic effects of treatments (radiation, chemotherapy, medications) or other conditions (illnesses and injuries).
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 150,000 - 450,000/uL  ​
See Critical Value List for list of current critical values.​ ​
For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Beaver Dam
​Monday through Sunday
​Less than 2 hours
​Laser Flow Cytometry/Sysmex XN-2000​
​Chippewa Falls
 ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
Weston
 ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Eau Claire ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
Park Falls
 ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Ladysmith Medical Center ​​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Lakeview Medical Center ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Marshfield ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Unicel Beckman Coulter DxH800
​Minocqua ​Monday through Sunday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Neillsville​​Monday through Sunday​Less than 2 hours​​​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Stevens Point ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
​Wisconsin Rapids ​​Monday through Friday ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Electrical Impediance/Beckman Coulter DXH600
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
85049​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.