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Platelet Count

Methodology

Sysmex XN 2000

Performing Laboratory

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated

Reference Values

130-400,000 cells/μL

Critical values:

<50,000 cells/μL

>1,000,000 cells/μL

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85055