Platelet Count
Test Mnemonic
PLTCT
CPT Codes
- 85049 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
777-3
Aliases
- Thrombocytes
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Fill tube at least half of fill volume. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Cell Counter |
Reference Range
| Platelet Count | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| ~ | Days | 31 Days | Urgent | <=49 | K/uL | ~ | 31 Days | 2 Years | Urgent | <=19 | K/uL | ~ | 2 Years | 999 Years | Urgent | <=19 | K/uL | ~ | Days | 31 Days | Critical | <=9 | K/uL | ~ | 31 Days | 2 Years | Critical | <=9 | K/uL | ~ | 2 Years | 999 Years | Critical | <=9 | K/uL |
Special Info
If the platelet count is 1000 K/uL or greater, then a Differential will be performed and billed.
Clinical Info
Enumeration of platelets