Test Code PLTMAN Platelet Count, Whole Blood

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Automated Cell Counter

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or lavender top (EDTA) Microtainer

Specimen Volume: Full tube/Microtainer

Specimen Rejection:

1. Hemolyzed

2. Clotted

3. Diluted with intravenous fluid

4. Tube not filled with minimum volume

Ambient

130,000-400,000 K/mm³

Critical values (automatic call-back): <20,000 K/mm³ or >700,000 K/mm³

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours