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Test Code LAB301 PLATELET COUNT

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Decision 190.15 - Blood Counts.

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