Test Code PLTNCX Platelet Count for Known Clumping

Important Note

Only order on patients who have previous results reported as having platelet clumps.

LAB301

Used to enumerate the number of platelets.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Hematology and Coagulation

CPT: 85049

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Light blue-top (Na Citrate) tube

Specimen: Filled tube

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Tube must be at least half full. Invert several times to mix blood. Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.

Note: If specimen cannot arrive within 24 hours of draw, send specimen refrigerated.

Male/Female 0 days-12 years: 140,000-440,000 (140-440 10E3/mm3)

Male/Female 13 years-adult: 130,000-400,000 (130-400 10E3/mm3)

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT