Home
HelpTest Code LAB0207506 Platelet Count
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|
| LAB0207506 | PLATELET COUNT |
Reporting Title
Platelet Count
Methodology
Electrical Resistance
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (microtainer)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) ≤24 hours/Ambient ≤8 hours
Reference Values
PLATELET (PLT)
0-18 years: 150-450 k/µL
> 18 years: 130-450 k/µL
Critical Value:
0-18 years: <30 k/µL
> 18 years: <10 k/µL
MPV
0-18 years: 6.5-10.0 fl
>18 years: 6.5-11.0 fl
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85049