Test Code PLTC PLATELET COUNT

Important Note

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

Additional Codes

Primary ID	Epic Code	Mayo Access ID
PLTC	LAB301	FAH395

Specimen Information

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Min Vol
Lavender Top	Whole Blood	Refrigerate	2.5 mL	2.5 mL	1.5 mL
*Lavender 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

CPT(s)

Description	CPT Code
Platelet Count	85049

Instrumentation

Sysmex XN 9000

Reference Range

Age	Sex	Physiological Status	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

LOINC Code Information

Result Code	Reporting Name	LOINC Code
PLTC	PLT	777-3