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Test Code 011 Platelet Count

Additional Codes

ALAB: PLT

PowerChart: Platelet Count

MA Cerner: Platelet Count

Test Method

Sysmex XN and XS Systems:

  • Platelet Count: Impedance counting

Specimen Requirement

EDTA whole blood is required.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Whole blood collected in EDTA purple-top tube. The tube must be at least one quarter full to be acceptable for testing.

Capillary specimen collected in EDTA microtube. The  tube must contain at least 375 mcL (bottom line) to be acceptable for testing.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

Platelet Count: 150 - 400 x thou/mcL

  • Critical Value:
    • High: >1000 thou/mcL
    • Low: <30 thou/mcL

Oncology: <10 thou/mcL

CPT Code Information

85049 Blood Counts: platelet, automated

Useful For

Monitoring platelet count

Screening tool to confirm a hematologic disorder.

Establish or rule out a diagnosis.

Detect an unsuspected hematologic disorder.

Monitor effects of radiation or chemotherapy.

LOINC Code Information

58410-2 Complete Blood Count (Hemogram) Panel-Blood By Automated Count

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