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HelpTest Code 1PLT Platelet Count
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4163 |
Methodology
Sysmex XN-2000
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Lavender top - EDTA Whole Blood | |
NOTE: Pateints that present with platelet satellitism (IgG antibody production in the presence of EDTA) may require sodium citrate whole blood to obtain an accurate platelet count. In this case, the automated platelet count should be multiplied by 1.1 to offset dilutional effects.
Centrifuge: No
Specimen Minimum Volume
Closed tube: 1 mL
Open tube: 300 µL
Open microtube: 160 µL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) (store) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 48 hours |
Reference Ranges
| Normal Ranges | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 1 month |
1 - 12 months |
1 - 2 years |
2 - 10 years |
>10 years |
Units |
| 140 - 450 | 150 - 650 | 150 - 550 | 150 - 450 | 150 - 400 | 109/L |
| Critical Values (In-patient) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age | Value | Units |
| <1 month | <20 or >998 | 109/L |
| >1 month | <10 or >998 | |
| Critical Values (Out-patient) | |
|---|---|
| Value | Units |
| <20 or >998 | 109/L |
Rejection Criteria
- Clotted specimens
- Short draws
- Non-EDTA samples (sodium citrate samples ok for platelet enumeration only)
- Grossly hemolyzed samples
- Specimens outside of stability limits
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimens
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Hematology
CPT Code
85049
LOINC
777-3 Platelets Auto (Bld) [#/Vol]