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