Test Code LAB301 PLATELET COUNT
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB301 | PLTC | FAH395 | 777-3 |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| Platelet Count | PLTC | FAH395 | 777-3 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol |
| Lav Top (EDTA) | Whole Blood | Refrigerate | 2.5 mL | 2.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| *Lav Microtainer | 0.6 mL |
*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Method
Automated Cell Counter
Instrumentation
Sysmex XN 9100
Reference Range
| Age | Sex | Low | High | Units |
| ≥18 years | All | 141 | 377 | K/cmm |
| <18 years | All | 156 | 312 | K/cmm |
Section
Hematology
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Platelet Count | 85049 |