Platelet Count

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Platelet Count

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.

24 hours Room Temp

130-450 x10^3/mcL

Critical low: <50 x10^3/mcL

Critical high: >750 x10^3/mcL

Sysmex XN 1000

Automated Cell Counter

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

85049